daily wine picks

Less than $15

Oct. 11, 2012 S.COOP. SAN NICOLÁS DE TOLENTINO Cariñena Marqués de Almonacid 2009 (85 points, $10)

Cherry, plum, meat and earth notes mingle in this savory red, which has some density, with balanced tannins and acidity giving structure. A bit rustic, but solid. Tempranillo and Garnacha. Drink now. 25,000 cases made. —Thomas Matthews

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$15 to $30

Oct. 11, 2012 MULDERBOSCH Chenin Blanc Western Cape 2011 (86 points, $15)

Plump, forward style, with plantain, heather and white peach notes and an open-knit finish. Drink now. 29,500 cases made. —James Molesworth

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More than $30

Oct. 11, 2012 MELVILLE Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills Clone 76-Inox Estate Small Lot Collection 2011 (90 points, $36)

Very distinctive and focused on fresh, rich, lively honeydew and honeysuckle flavors, with ripe pear and fig woven in. Gains depth and lingers. Drink now through 2018. 449 cases made. —James Laube

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