daily wine picks

Less than $15

Jul. 13, 2012 BODEGAS PALACIO Rioja Glorioso Crianza 2008 (85 points, $14)

This red shows cherry, dried berry, tobacco and balsamic notes that sail across the palate, smooth and harmonious. Supple, but has some density. Drink now through 2014. 81,000 cases made. —Thomas Matthews

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$15 to $30

Jul. 13, 2012 OWEN ROE Abbot's Table Columbia Valley 2010 (87 points, $21)

Fresh and inviting, a lighter style that's lively with raspberry and red plum flavors, biting every so lightly on the finish. Sangiovese, Lemberger, Zinfandel, Malbec, Syrah and Merlot. Drink now. 2,477 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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More than $30

Jul. 13, 2012 TOMMASI Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2008 (91 points, $79)

Fleshy, with flavors of ripe cherry and plum, creamy notes of red and black licorice and fig paste, joined by accents of pekoe tea leaf, bresaola and spice. Well-integrated, offering good balance, leading to a subtle herb-tinged finish. Drink now through 2018. 2,000 cases imported. —Alison Napjus

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