daily wine picks

Less than $15

Mar. 18, 2010 CHARLES & CHARLES Volume II Red Columbia Valley 2007 (87 points, $12)

Polished and generous, with a green olive edge to the dark berry flavors, lingering softly. Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now. 10,500 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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$15 to $30

Mar. 18, 2010 ST.-URBANS-HOF Riesling Kabinett Mosel Ockfener Bockstein 2008 (90 points, $20)

A vivid Riesling that crackles on the palate with fireworks of black currant, violet, lime and slate. There's also a savory aspect that lingers on the finish. Best from 2011 through 2020. 2,000 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson

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More than $30

Mar. 18, 2010 DOMAINE VACHERON-POUIZIN Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Clos du Caillou Les Safres 2007 (92 points, $56)

Very ripe, but pure and juicy, with gorgeous raspberry and boysenberry flavors that race alongside licorice, graphite and dark tea notes. The long, silky finish has plenty of heft, but stays elegant. Best from 2011 through 2021. 1,127 cases made. —James Molesworth

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