daily wine picks

More than $30

Jan. 21, 2013: DOMAINE DROUHIN Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2010 (88 points, $40)

Fresh and tangy, with juicy cherry and herb tea flavors that mingle nicely and linger on the deft finish. Drink now through 2016. 9,815 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

Jan. 19, 2013: FOXEN Syrah Santa Ynez Valley Toasted Rope 2010 (93 points, $44)

Presents a complex, intriguing beef stew mix, with plum and berry flavors, offering black licorice and hot brick nuances that add to the delight. Smooths out on the long, plush finish. Drink now through 2022. 320 cases made. —James Laube

Jan. 18, 2013: RUST EN VREDE Stellenbosch 2009 (93 points, $45)

Very sleek and very focused, with a tightly wound core of damson plum, bitter cherry and linzer torte flavors that's harnessed for now with savory herb, singed iron and shiso leaf notes. There's piercing drive on the finish, with very mouthwatering acidity, while the grip hangs in reserve. Should move along nicely in the cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot. Best from 2013 through 2020. 450 cases imported. —James Molesworth

Jan. 17, 2013: BONNY DOON Syrah Santa Maria Valley Bien Nacido Vineyard 2008 (92 points, $42)

Very distinctive, rich and layered, with white pepper, earthy berry, hot brick and pepper probing the nuances of dried berry and spice. Drink now through 2022. 573 cases made. —James Laube

Jan. 16, 2013: POL ROGER Brut Champagne Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 2000 (93 points, $280)

Smoky, with firm structure and a minerally base note, this offers a fine, creamy texture and hints of dried apricot, lemon curd, cassis, biscuit and blanched almond. The lingering finish echoes the minerality with a touch of oyster shell. Drink now through 2018. 375 cases imported. —Alison Napjus