daily wine picks

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Dec. 25, 2012: CASTELLO DI SELVOLE Sangiovese Toscana 2010 (86 points, $12)

On the lean side, with tart cherry, rhubarb and tea flavors. The structure is there, and overall this is well-proportioned and moderately long. Drink now. 15,000 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson

Dec. 24, 2012: CHÉREAU-CARRÉ Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine 2011 (86 points, $11)

Light, with modest floral, Meyer lemon and chamomile notes and an easy finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases made. —James Molesworth

Dec. 22, 2012: KORBEL Chardonnay California Champagne NV (87 points, $13)

A bold California style, offering big aromas of toasty oak and tropical fruit, with easygoing flavors of lemon and apple that show lots of spice. Drink now. 45,000 cases made. —Tim Fish

Dec. 21, 2012: LINE 39 Petite Sirah North Coast 2010 (86 points, $10)

Vibrant, with thickly tannic wild berry flavors, full of spice and tobacco details. A peppery note weaves in and out, lingering on the finish. Drink now through 2018. 10,000 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec

Dec. 20, 2012: DOMAINE STE. MICHELLE Extra Dry Columbia Valley NV (87 points, $12)

Lightly sweet, with hints of pineapple and grapefruit on the refreshing finish. Drink now. 51,919 cases made. —Harvey Steiman