daily wine picks

Less than $15

Jun. 21, 2012 WOOP WOOP Shiraz South Eastern Australia 2010 (86 points, $14)

Firm with tannins, displaying modest cherry and toast flavors that push through the medium-weight finish. Drink now. 45,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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$15 to $30

Jun. 21, 2012 SANT'ELENA Pinot Grigio Venezia-Giulia Klodic 2010 (88 points, $19)

Ballet-shoe pink in color and subtle in flavor, this offers lacy texture and finely meshed layers of Gala apple, grapefruit zest and apricot, with a smoky undercurrent. Fresh and lightly juicy throughout. Drink now. 2,800 cases made. —Alison Napjus

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More than $30

Jun. 21, 2012 LIONELLO MARCHESI Brunello di Montalcino Coldisole 2006 (92 points, $55)

Smells like cherry, tea and spices, with cherry, berry and flint flavors. This red bridges the gap between modern and traditional, with light oak influences framing its Sangiovese character. The firm structure completes the finish. Best from 2015 through 2030. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 3,600 cases imported. —Bruce Sanderson

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