daily wine picks

Less than $15

Aug. 31, 2010 CASTLE ROCK Syrah Columbia Valley 2007 (88 points, $12)

Bright and jammy, with juicy raspberry and cherry flavors on a racy frame, finishing with a zing of acidity and fine burr of tannins. Drink now through 2012. 4,400 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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$15 to $30

Aug. 31, 2010 PONZI Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 2009 (89 points, $17)

Bright and lively, brimming with grapefruit-scented pear and floral flavors, lingering easily on the slightly sappy finish. Drink now. 14,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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More than $30

Aug. 31, 2010 CENTOLANI Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Friggiali Riserva 2004 (93 points, $49)

A Port-like Brunello, featuring incredibly intense dried dark fruits and powerful tannins. Full and mouthpuckering, but it should chill with bottle age. Best after 2013. 835 cases made. —James Suckling

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