daily wine picks

More than $30

Jan. 03, 2013: MASTROBERARDINO Taurasi Radici 2007 (91 points, $60)

This full-bodied red mixes ripe plum and racy wild berry flavors with layers of spicy underbrush, game, ash and dark tobacco notes. Shows fine length, with a smoky aftertaste. Drink now through 2022. 10,000 cases made. —Nathan Wesley

Jan. 02, 2013: RAMONET Chassagne-Montrachet Boudriotte 2010 (91 points, $95)

An elegant style, linear and defined, offering apple, grapefruit, butterscotch and mineral flavors intertwined with a vibrant structure. Stretches out on the long finish, with a touch of nut oil. Drink now through 2020. 105 cases imported. —Bruce Sanderson

Jan. 01, 2013: AUSTIN HOPE Syrah Paso Robles Hope Family Vineyard 2010 (93 points, $42)

This red exhibits pure, rich, ripe and concentrated layers of blackberry, boysenberry and black licorice, with tannins that give the flavors depth and traction. Drink now through 2022. 1,175 cases made. —James Laube

Dec. 31, 2012: DESCENDIENTES DE J. PALACIOS Bierzo Villa de Corullón 2009 (91 points, $50)

This rich red shows concentration, with ripe plum, tobacco, anise and tarry flavors backed by firm tannins. Remains energetic, with lively acidity giving way to a fresh, minerally finish. Drink now through 2018. 200 cases imported. —Thomas Matthews

Dec. 29, 2012: CHÂTEAU DE PIBARNON Bandol 2007 (91 points, $42)

Muscular, with plenty of meaty accents to the brandied cherry and spiced raspberry flavors. The dense finish is filled with bittersweet chocolate notes and a creamy plushness. Drink now through 2018. 7,500 cases made. —Kim Marcus