daily wine picks

$15 to $30

May. 05, 2012 OYSTER BAY Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2011 (85 points, $15)

Citrus, herb and grass notes are balanced around a core of vibrant acidity. Finishes with the slightest touch of coarseness. Drink now. 250,000 cases imported. —MaryAnn Worobiec

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$15 to $30

May. 05, 2012 ALSACE WILLM Gewürztraminer Alsace Réserve 2010 (87 points, $17)

Well-knit, featuring a smoky base note and lightly honeyed flavors of Gala apple and orange sorbet, with a hint of fragrant dried herb. Backed by fresh acidity, this is lightly juicy and light- to medium-bodied throughout. Drink now. 8,000 cases made. —Alison Napjus

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More than $30

May. 05, 2012 JOHN DUVAL Plexus Barossa Valley 2010 (91 points, $40)

This supple, generous red offers juicy cherry, tobacco and cream flavors, finishing with crisp tannins as the flavors linger effortlessly. Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2015. 1,000 cases imported. —Harvey Steiman

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