daily wine picks

Less than $15

Sep. 22, 2012 14 HANDS Riesling Washington 2010 (85 points, $10)

Light and appealing for its delicate pear and floral flavors, finishing lightly sweet. Drink now. 14,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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$15 to $30

Sep. 22, 2012 DOMAINE DE L'OLIVETTE Bandol 2008 (93 points, $17)

Sanguine flavors of roasted plum and dried cherry feature a concentrated iron note, with plenty of smoke and spice accents. Mocha and dark chocolate overtones mark the broad, ripe-tasting finish. Pure and lively. Best from 2013 through 2022. 30,000 cases made. —Kim Marcus

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More than $30

Sep. 22, 2012 ACHÁVAL-FERRER Malbec Mendoza Finca Bella Vista 2010 (95 points, $120)

Dark and powerful, yet elegant, with a delicious core of crushed raspberry, blackberry and damson plum notes tightly woven with silky tannins. The minerally finish lingers on with layered flavors of wildflowers, melted licorice and spice box. Drink now through 2020. 1,250 cases imported. —Nathan Wesley

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