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Dec. 17, 2012: ARGYLE Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Nuthouse 2010 (92 points, $50)

A taut, vibrant style, packing plenty of raspberry, tobacco, tea and spice flavors into a lean, focused beam, persisting into the extended finish. This should be lovely once it settles down. Best from 2014 through 2020. 1,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

Dec. 15, 2012: VIÑA MONTES Purple Angel Colchagua Valley 2010 (93 points, $60)

A dark, ambitious red, with ample toast and mocha to the macerated plum skin, dark cherry and grilled fig fruit that pumps out layers of humus, iron and olive paste before the fruit returns for an encore on the finish. Carmenère and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2020. 500 cases imported. —Nathan Wesley

Dec. 14, 2012: BARON-FUENTÉ Brut Champagne Esprit NV (92 points, $40)

Creamy in texture, with mouthwatering acidity enlivening rich notes of bread dough, black currant, lemon curd, pastry cream and blanched almonds. Shows fine balance and length. Drink now through 2020. 2,500 cases made. —Alison Napjus

Dec. 13, 2012: SEGHESIO Zinfandel Alexander Valley Home Ranch 2010 (92 points, $38)

A powerful wine, both ripe and densely structured. Aromas of black cherry and spicy loam lead to concentrated blackberry, licorice and toasty oak flavors that finish with firm, crisp tannins. Best from 2014 through 2018. 3,000 cases made. —Tim Fish

Dec. 12, 2012: DR. LOOSEN Riesling Spätlese Mosel Wehlener Sonnenuhr 2011 (94 points, $32)

Intense aromas and flavors of peach strudel and apple pie feature notes of custard and gooseberry. The vibrant finish echoes with long, pure glazed citrus notes. A powerful style. Drink now through 2030. 500 cases imported. —Kim Marcus

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