Wine Spectator Online's Daily Wine Picks

Editor's Note: The following daily wine picks were originally posted on Wine Spectator's Web site. They are being republished here with their permission.

Stuck in a wine rut? Unleash your inner sommelier with the guidance
of Wine Spectator Online. These picks below won't disappoint, whether
you're looking for the perfect bottle for a simple dinner or one for an
extravagant celebration.

Under $15

Sebastiani Chardonnay Sonoma County 2004

(86 points, $13)

Pure, delicious fruit is on center stage, with fleshy pear, green
apple, spice and citrus. Medium-bodied, with a cleansing aftertaste.
Drink now. 70,500 cases made.
-- James Laube

J. L. Wolf Riesling QbA Pfalz Saint M 2004

(87 points, $12)

Rich and succulent, this sports
tangy citrus and white peach notes, with a hint of white pepper. It's
balanced and fresh, with a lingering finish. Drink now through 2010.
50,000 cases made.
-- Bruce Sanderson

Etienne Gonnet Côtes du Rhône-Villages La Font du Vent Notre Passion 2003

(87 points, $14)

On the firm side, with red and black cherry fruit followed by some
tobacco and toast on the finish. Fleshes out in the glass, adding depth
of fruit. Drink now. 4,000 cases made.
-- James Molesworth

$15-$30

Framingham Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2005

(91 points, $17)

Bright and jazzy, a lively mouthful of passion fruit, green apple
and vaguely leafy aromas and flavors that never quit, just keep doing
pirouettes through the long finish. Drink now. 15,000 cases made.
-- Harvey Steiman

Glen Carlou Syrah Paarl 2004

(90 points, $22)

Big, juicy Syrah, with dark plum, blackberry and cocoa flavors.
Plenty of structure too, with a smoky, muscular finish. Hint of
mineral. Drink now through 2007. 7,500 cases made.
-- James Molesworth