daily wine picks

Less than $15

Oct. 06, 2012 PACIFIC RIM Riesling Columbia Valley Dry 2011 (87 points, $11)

Dry and tart, this shows fresh grapefruit character at the core, hinting at candied pineapple notes as the finish completes the picture with zip. Drink now. 18,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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$15 to $30

Oct. 06, 2012 BODEGAS REGALÍA DE OLLAURI Rioja Azento Selección Especial 2009 (89 points, $19)

Floral, spice and smoky notes frame a core of plum and loam flavors in this graceful red, which is round, with supple tannins and gentle acidity, finishing with graphite and licorice. Drink now through 2016. 10,000 cases made. —Thomas Matthews

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More than $30

Oct. 06, 2012 COLLOSORBO Brunello di Montalcino 2007 (93 points, $48)

This rich red shows plenty of bass notes, in the form of sweet plum and wood smoke, as the wine plays out across the palate. Balanced and juicy, with a moderately firm structure. Fine accents of spice, smoke and tea mark the finish. Best from 2014 through 2028. 3,500 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson

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