daily wine picks

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Jan. 22, 2013: OAK GROVE Pinot Grigio California Reserve 2011 (85 points, $8)

Offers appealing tangy peach and citrus flavors, with touches of orange blossom and honeysuckle. Juicy on the finish. Drink now. 7,000 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec

Jan. 21, 2013: VIÑA SANTA CAROLINA Carmenère Cachapoal Valley Reserva 2010 (85 points, $12)

Dark cherry, black raspberry and underbrush notes mingle in this medium- to full-bodied red, with moderate tannins and spice notes on the finish. Drink now. 12,000 cases made. —Nathan Wesley

Jan. 19, 2013: WAGNER Riesling Finger Lakes Semi Dry 2011 (87 points, $13)

Juicy and focused, with a racy core of red and green apple fruit, laced with hints of anise and honeysuckle. The lively finish has off-dry hints, but stays bouncy. Drink now. 2,884 cases made. —James Molesworth

Jan. 18, 2013: KORBEL Extra Dry California NV (87 points, $13)

Crisp and lively, with a hint of sweet apple and citrus fruit, complemented by notes of toasty yeast and spice. Drink now. 350,000 cases made. —Tim Fish

Jan. 17, 2013: VIÑA SANTA CAROLINA Merlot Colchagua Valley Reserva 2010 (85 points, $12)

A solid, medium-bodied red, balancing ripe plum, dark cherry, tobacco and cured olive notes. This is plenty ripe, with a juicy finish. Drink now. 12,000 cases made. —Nathan Wesley