daily wine picks

Less than $15

Aug. 28, 2010 PEDRONCELLI Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley East Side Vineyards 2009 (86 points, $12)

Tangy lime, passion fruit and papaya flavors have a mouthwatering acidity and terrific focus. Refreshing and light-bodied, with a spicy finish. Drink now. 5,100 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec

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$15 to $30

Aug. 28, 2010 MILBRANDT Merlot Columbia Valley Traditions 2007 (88 points, $16)

Solid, with a nice refinement to the currant, spice and gentle herb aromas and flavors, finishing against fine tannins. Drink now through 2013. 5,992 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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More than $30

Aug. 28, 2010 ALAIN JAUME Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Grand Veneur 2008 (90 points, $50)

Toast, ganache and graphite notes lead the way for raspberry and black cherry pie flavors. Finishes with a dusting of cocoa and spice notes. Drink now through 20155. 10,000 cases made. —James Molesworth

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