daily wine picks

More than $30

Jan. 17, 2014: DAMILANO Barolo Lecinquevigne 2009 (90 points, $40)

A beautifully balanced and expressive Barolo, exhibiting cherry, leather, tobacco and orange pekoe notes allied to a sleek frame. This firm version lingers with tea and tobacco accents, showing a pleasant freshness. Best from 2016 through 2028. 8,333 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson

Jan. 16, 2014: MAISON NICOLAS PERRIN Cornas 2010 (94 points, $57)

Packed with dark plum, warm currant confiture and blackberry coulis flavors, this is lined with charcoal, singed bay leaf and steeped dark olive notes. The long finish reveals a terrific graphite spine. Built for the cellar. Best from 2015 through 2030. 150 cases made. —James Molesworth

Jan. 15, 2014: LAIL Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley Blueprint 2012 (91 points, $40)

The honeysuckle notes are aromatic and expressive in this version, with a lovely core of peach, pear and nectarine flavors, accented by crisp lemon and grapefruit details. A pretty touch of smoke weaves in and out. Drink now. 950 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec

Jan. 14, 2014: DOMAINE DU GALET DES PAPES Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tradition 2010 (90 points, $40)

Solid, with dark plum, currant and anise notes at the core, lined with licorice root, bay and tobacco hints through the finish. A touch shy on spine, but this remains gutsy and should unwind well in the near-term. Drink now through 2021. 2,083 cases made. —James Molesworth

Jan. 13, 2014: MARKUS MOLITOR Riesling Spätlese Mosel Zeltinger Sonnenuhr 2011 (92 points, $38)

This rich version is full of ripe quince and Gala apple flavors, with notes of white chocolate that carry through to the lush midpalate. Accents of golden raisin and apricot fill the finish, which is tinged with honey cream. Drink now through 2035. 6,600 cases made. —Kim Marcus