daily wine picks

$15 to $30

Jan. 26, 2012 CHATEAU BIANCA Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2009 (86 points, $15)

Silky, light and fragile, with pretty red berry and sweet spice flavors mingling delicately on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 4,100 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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$15 to $30

Jan. 26, 2012 DAMILANO Barbera d'Asti 2010 (88 points, $19)

Vegetal and earthy aroma follow through to a black cherry flavor emerging in the mouth. Seems unsettled now, with a slightly bitter finish. This is concentrated, so give it a few months to sort itself out. Best after 2013. 4,500 cases imported. —Bruce Sanderson

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More than $30

Jan. 26, 2012 CHATEAU DERESZLA Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2006 (94 points, $36)

A zesty, sweet wine that balances golden raisin and dried apricot notes with layers of spice, lemon drop and grapefruit concentrate. The finish sails, with a burst of racy citrus and stone fruit flavors. Drink now through 2025. 1,420 cases made. —Nathan Wesley

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