daily wine picks

$15 to $30

Jun. 23, 2012 CHÂTEAU DE PAILLET-QUANCARD Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux 2009 (85 points, $15)

A light, brisk style, with good savory herb, chalk and cherry notes that move quickly through the finish. Crisp for a 2009. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Drink now. 7,800 cases made. —James Molesworth

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$15 to $30

Jun. 23, 2012 MARGERUM Pinot Gris America Klickitat 2010 (87 points, $21)

Pretty apple blossom, peach, pear and tangerine flavors are juicy and tangy, with green tea and candied citrus peel notes on the finish. Drink now. 1,200 cases made. —Nathan Wesley

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More than $30

Jun. 23, 2012 CASTELLI DEL GREVEPESA Brunello di Montalcino Castelgreve 2006 (91 points, $37)

The aromas hint at tar and leather, picking up flavors of cherry, beef and iron. Though dense and firm, there's a richness to this wine's texture. Balanced, with bright acidity holding court on the mineral-tinged finish. Best from 2014 through 2028. 4,165 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson

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