daily wine picks

Less than $15

Jul. 29, 2010 MAIN STREET Chardonnay Santa Barbara County 2008 (87 points, $10)

An elegant style, with delicate peach, pear and melon flavors that are pure, medium-weight, and intense without being heavy. Long, clean finish. Drink now. 20,000 cases made. —James Laube

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$15 to $30

Jul. 29, 2010 PAXTON Shiraz-Grenache McLaren Vale AAA 2008 (90 points, $17)

Lively, focused and distinctive for its range of red berry, rhubarb, red pepper and white pepper aromas and flavors, riding enticingly over refined tannins as the finish rolls on. Drink now through 2015. 3,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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More than $30

Jul. 29, 2010 DOMAINE TEMPIER Bandol Rosé 2009 (91 points, $35)

Very rich and complex, featuring flavors of dried cherry, plum, raspberry, with hints of melon. Chocolate and spice linger on the ripe finish, with a hint of meatiness. Drink now through 2013. 4,150 cases made. —Kim Marcus

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