daily wine picks

Less than $15

Nov. 12, 2012 WASHINGTON HILLS Riesling Washington Late Harvest 2011 (85 points, $10)

Sweet and silky, this white shows a tangerine edge to its pear flavors. Drink now. 21,200 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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$15 to $30

Nov. 12, 2012 HIJOS DE RAFAEL ALONSO Prieto Picudo Viño de la Tierra Pardevalles Gamonal 2008 (87 points, $22)

A smooth texture carries flavors of plum, dried cherry, tobacco and loam in this savory red. Features light, softening tannins, and just enough acidity for balance, finishing with smoke and anise. Drink now through 2014. 5,000 cases made. —Thomas Matthews

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More than $30

Nov. 12, 2012 RUINART Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne NV (92 points, $65)

Smoky and focused, with an intensity to the racy acidity and tightly knit flavors of white peach, chamomile, crystallized honey, pickled ginger and pink peppercorn. Exhibits lovely texture and offers a long, mineral-tinged finish. Drink now through 2020. 35,000 cases imported. —Alison Napjus

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