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Picks for Jul. 30, 2010

Less than $15

Jul. 30, 2010 BANROCK STATION Moscato South Eastern Australia 2009 (84 points, $7)

Light and sweet, delicately fizzy, soft in texture, showing modest pear and floral flavors. Drink now. 11,000 cases imported. —Harvey Steiman


$15 to $30

Jul. 30, 2010 ANGUS THE BULL Cabernet Sauvignon South Eastern Australia 2008 (85 points, $15)

Light and tangy, with ripe berry and subtle herb flavors carrying through nicely on the finish. Drink now. 2,000 cases imported. —Harvey Steiman


More than $30

Jul. 30, 2010 FRATELLI SPERI Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vigneto Monte Sant'Urbano 2006 (91 points, $85)

There's a lovely nose on this wine, offering blueberry, mineral and floral notes that follow through to a full body, with subtle fruit and a firm, polished tannin structure. The polish and beauty to this is right. Best after 2011. 8,200 cases made. —James Suckling


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