daily wine picks

Less than $15

Sep. 04, 2010 BODEGAS BURGO VIEJO Rioja Crianza 2005 (89 points, $13)

Licorice, fig and chocolate notes frame sweet plum and black cherry flavors in this generous red. The tannins are full but gentle, and lively acidity keeps it all fresh. Drink now through 2014. 3,000 cases made. —Thomas Matthews

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$15 to $30

Sep. 04, 2010 GIROLAMO DORIGO Ribolla Gialla Colli Orientali del Friuli 2008 (90 points, $22)

Offers white pepper, lemon and dried lime peel character, with hints of mineral. Full-bodied, with intense, spicy, powerful fruit. Drink now. 2,700 cases made. —James Suckling

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More than $30

Sep. 04, 2010 ROBERT STEMMLER Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Nugent Vineyard 2007 (92 points, $40)

Wonderfully supple and very elegant and harmonious, delivering ripe wild strawberry, raspberry and cherry flavors that are fresh and bright, with details of smoke, licorice, fresh herb and brewed tea. Drink now through 2016. 1,100 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec

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