daily wine picks

Less than $15

May. 12, 2012 BRANCOTT Pinot Grigio Marlborough 2011 (86 points, $13)

Intense and tangy, showing a bright, juicy edge to the citrus, apple and stone fruit flavors. Medium-bodied, with a touch of pith on the finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases imported. —MaryAnn Worobiec

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$15 to $30

May. 12, 2012 CELLIER DES CHARTREUX Côtes du Rhône Chevalier d'Anthelme 2010 (87 points, $21)

A juicy wine, with a nice beam of tangy plum, loganberry and anise flavors all wrapped with moderate toast, which hangs through the finish. Drink now. 65,000 cases made. —James Molesworth

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More than $30

May. 12, 2012 NEYERS Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Neyers Ranch-Conn Valley 2009 (92 points, $60)

Demonstrates the richness, subtlety and finesse achievable in 2009, with tiers of dried berry, loamy earth, cedar, tobacco and dried herb flavors, ending with rich, dry tannins. Best from 2013 through 2023. 1,044 cases made. —James Laube

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