daily wine picks

Less than $15

Oct. 10, 2012 SAUVIGNON REPUBLIC Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2011 (87 points, $10)

Bright and vivid, with lip-smacking tangerine, melon and lemon flavors. Fresh, grassy notes come in on the finish. Drink now. 30,000 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec

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$15 to $30

Oct. 10, 2012 BOUTARI Moschofilero Mantinia 2011 (89 points, $17)

A racy white, with crisp and pure-tasting flavors of green apple, grapefruit and pear, joined by notes of jellied quince. The firm, focused finish offer honey cream accents. Drink now through 2018. 6,300 cases imported. —Kim Marcus

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More than $30

Oct. 10, 2012 JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE St.-Joseph 2009 (94 points, $75)

Mulled plum, fig and boysenberry fruit is still a bit compact at the core, while anise, briar and singed wood spice notes sit atop. The finish has mouthwatering acidity and a long, smoldering charcoal thread for added intrigue. Should stretch out nicely in the cellar. Best from 2014 through 2024. 1,500 cases made. —James Molesworth

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