daily wine picks

Less than $15

Sep. 03, 2010 BACALHÔA Península de Setúbal JP Azeitão White 2009 (89 points, $9)

This zesty white shows Fuji apple, pear and ripe apple flavors, with tropical fruit notes. The long finish of anise and savory herb features plenty of fresh acidity. Drink now. 20,000 cases made. —Kim Marcus

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$15 to $30

Sep. 03, 2010 VIÑA HERMINIA Rioja Reserva 2004 (91 points, $22)

Cedar, lead pencil and tobacco flavors frame black cherry and leafy notes in this maturing red, which is still firm and fresh, sleek and harmonious, in the traditional style. Drink now through 2014. 6,000 cases made. —Thomas Matthews

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More than $30

Sep. 03, 2010 TWO HANDS Shiraz Barossa Valley Bella's Garden 2008 (94 points, $55)

Dark and dense, but emerges with vivid color and bright flavors of raspberry, black cherry and a hint of peach, beautifully tinged with cocoa, licorice and mineral notes as the finish sails on impressively. Drink now through 2018. 2,400 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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