daily wine picks

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Apr. 10, 2013: VIÑEDOS EMILIANA Carmenère Colchagua Valley Natura 2011 (86 points, $11)

This red leads with a licorice note, giving way to juicy plum and kirsch flavors that expand with hints of tobacco and smoke on the robust finish. Drink now. 72,000 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec

Apr. 09, 2013: CASTLE ROCK Zinfandel Lodi 2011 (86 points, $11)

Zesty, offering lots of spice, with notes of dried cherry, underbrush and herb. Drink now through 2017. 9,300 cases made. —Tim Fish

Apr. 08, 2013: DOMINIO DE LA VEGA Brut Cava NV (87 points, $13)

Dry and toasty, with roast hazelnut, white peach, oyster shell and ground ginger notes. Well-balanced and lightly frothy in texture. Drink now. 20,000 cases made. —Alison Napjus

Apr. 06, 2013: BABICH Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2012 (86 points, $14)

A juicy white, with bright acidity and lean lemon, lime and green apple flavors. A note of fresh thyme graces the finish. Drink now. 84,050 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec

Apr. 05, 2013: VIÑA SANTA CAROLINA Sauvignon Blanc Leyda Valley Reserva 2012 (87 points, $11)

An aromatic white, sporting perfumed lemongrass, lime leaf and citrus zest notes balanced on a crisp yet chalky frame. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 18,450 cases made. —Nathan Wesley