daily wine picks

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Jan. 10, 2013: GEORGES DUBOEUF Chiroubles Flower Label 2011 (87 points, $13)

Ripe cherry and plum flavors lead this balanced red, accented by notes of ground anise and pepper, dried herb, espresso and mineral. Juicy, with a zesty finish. Drink now through 2014. 3,000 cases made. —Alison Napjus

Jan. 09, 2013: CAVES ALIANÇA Douro Foral 2011 (88 points, $9)

The vibrant flavors of boysenberry, blackberry and plum pudding are lush and flanked by notes of vanilla and cinnamon. Dark chocolate and pepper accents enliven the finish. Drink now. 15,000 cases made. —Kim Marcus

Jan. 08, 2013: CUNE Rioja Rosado 2011 (85 points, $12)

Round and polished, this dry rosé offers generous flavors of cherry and plum, with notes of spice that impart a hint of sweetness on the finish. Drink now. 55,000 cases made. —Thomas Matthews

Jan. 07, 2013: HEINZ EIFEL Riesling Kabinett Mosel 2011 (87 points, $12)

Soft and pillowy, with ripe peach, apricot and Fuji apple flavors that are broad and well-spiced. Minerally notes linger on the finish. Drink now through 2018. 5,000 cases made. —Kim Marcus

Jan. 05, 2013: FEUDI DI SAN GREGORIO Irpinia Rosato Ros'Aura 2011 (88 points, $14)

A ripe, firm rosato, displaying cherry pit, wild strawberry, chalk and wild herb notes. Vinous, with a long, tangy finish. Drink now. 11,666 cases made. —Nathan Wesley