daily wine picks

Less than $15

Mar. 17, 2010 EOLA HILLS Pinot Noir Oregon 2008 (85 points, $11)

Tart, with earthy cherry and tobacco flavors lingering gently against a soft burr of tannin. Drink now through 2012. 14,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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$15 to $30

Mar. 17, 2010 WOOLLASTON ESTATES Sauvignon Blanc Nelson 2008 (88 points, $15)

Light and smooth, with lime and green papaya aromas and flavors on a tight frame. Drink now. 2,759 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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More than $30

Mar. 17, 2010 LEWIS Chardonnay Napa Valley 2008 (91 points, $45)

Rich and layered, offering complex, full-bodied pear, fig and melon flavors, with smoky, toasty notes that take on a subtle roasted marshmallow hint. Elegant and stylish, this is a shade less rich and opulent than prior vintages. Drink now through 2013. 1,000 cases made. —James Laube

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