daily wine picks

Less than $15

Sep. 08, 2010 CONCHA Y TORO Malbec Mendoza Xplorador 2009 (84 points, $8)

Slightly jammy raspberry, cherry and dark plum fruit notes are backed by sweet toast and spice on the finish in this up-front red. Drink now. 16,170 cases made. —James Molesworth

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$15 to $30

Sep. 08, 2010 CONSTANTIN GOFAS Sauvignon-Roditis Korinthia Mythic River 2009 (85 points, $15)

Medium-bodied, featuring flavors of ripe melon and apple, with some toasty notes, which carry through the finish. Drink now. 2,000 cases made. —Kim Marcus

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More than $30

Sep. 08, 2010 MONTIRIUS Gigondas Terre des Aînés 2007 (90 points, $35)

Ripe and supple, offering good plum, red currant and black licorice notes that extend through the medium-weight finish. Very polished and stylish, with impressive latent length and lingering minerality. Drink now through 2012. 5,000 cases made. —James Molesworth

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