daily wine picks

Less than $15

Feb. 16, 2010 VANSHA Shiraz Paarl 2008 (87 points, $12)

A nice, racy style, with red currant and tangy cherry fruit pushed by red licorice and spice notes. Lively finish. Formerly under the Ridgeback Wines label. Drink now. 988 cases made. —James Molesworth

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$15 to $30

Feb. 16, 2010 OWEN ROE Syrah Columbia Valley Ex Umbris 2007 (92 points, $24)

Smooth and velvety, offering a plush mouthful of spicy cherry and red berry flavors, playing against plush tannins and hints of milk chocolate on the long, vivid finish. Syrah. Drink now through 2014. 3,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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More than $30

Feb. 16, 2010 RODNEY STRONG Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Rockaway 2006 (94 points, $75)

This well-proportioned red is intense, concentrated and richly flavored, with layers of loamy currant, anise, blackberry, mineral and sage that are full-blown and powerful, yet not without a measure of finesse and elegance. Best from 2011 through 2017. 2,101 cases made. —James Laube

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