daily wine picks

Less than $15

Jan. 27, 2012 OXFORD LANDING Sauvignon Blanc South Australia 2011 (86 points, $10)

Tight, light and juicy, offering lime, pear and herbal flavors, which vibrate through the finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases imported. —Harvey Steiman

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$15 to $30

Jan. 27, 2012 CAVE DE TAIN St.-Joseph 2009 (89 points, $23)

Taut, with cherry pit and iron notes framing the core of black cherry and black currant fruit. A stony edge keeps the taut feel going on the finish. Drink now through 2013. 20,000 cases made. —James Molesworth

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More than $30

Jan. 27, 2012 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL Châteauneuf-du-Pape White 2010 (93 points, $120)

Juicy up front, with lively star fruit, peach and yellow apple fruit, this turns plush and languid, with alluring grilled hazelnut, sweetened butter and warm piecrust notes filling in on the finish. Sneakily long, thanks to the nicely integrated acidity. Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Picardan, Clairette and Bourboulenc. Drink now through 2015. 1,000 cases imported. —James Molesworth

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