daily wine picks

Less than $15

Oct. 01, 2012 BOLLA Soave Classico 2011 (85 points, $10)

Fresh and creamy in texture, this offers a hint of zesty minerality and flavors of apple, tangerine and smoke. Drink now. 42,000 cases made. —Alison Napjus

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$15 to $30

Oct. 01, 2012 ACHÁVAL-FERRER Malbec Mendoza Temporis 2010 (92 points, $25)

A floral and expressive red, showing violet undertones to the fresh-crushed blackberry, raspberry and dark cherry notes. Fine-tuned and pure, with medium tannins and dark minerality on the long, spicy finish. Drink now through 2018. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 15,000 cases made. —Nathan Wesley

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More than $30

Oct. 01, 2012 PAHLMEYER Napa Valley 2009 (94 points, $140)

This cellar-worthy Bordeaux-like expression offers a mix of cedar-laced tobacco, dried berry, loamy earth and herbal notes. Young and tightly wound, this unfolds slowly and gracefully, and looks like an ideal choice to lay down. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Best from 2014 through 2028. 4,200 cases made. —James Laube

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