daily wine picks

Less than $15

Nov. 13, 2012 BODEGAS FRANCO-ESPAÑOLAS Viura Rioja Royal 2011 (85 points, $10)

This white offers bracing austerity, with herbal, smoke, mineral and brine flavors accented by tart acidity and a touch of spritz. Refreshing, and matches well with food. Drink now. 30,000 cases made. —Thomas Matthews

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Less than $15

Nov. 13, 2012 HAZLITT 1852 Riesling Finger Lakes 2011 (86 points, $12)

Juicy and direct, with good McIntosh apple, ginger and cardamom notes. Features an open-knit finish. Drink now. 2,968 cases made. —James Molesworth

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$15 to $30

Nov. 13, 2012 CHATEAU TANUNDA Shiraz Barossa Grand Barossa 2010 (89 points, $18)

Firm and chewy, with a minty edge to the cherry and tobacco flavors, finishing with fine tannins. Best after 2014. 8,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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$15 to $30

Nov. 13, 2012 ÁLVARO PALACIOS Priorat Camins del Priorat 2010 (88 points, $22)

Cocoa and toast notes accent black cherry and plum flavors in this sturdy red. Shows firm tannins supporting the ripe fruit, with enough acidity for liveliness. Drink now through 2016. 45,000 cases made. —Thomas Matthews

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More than $30

Nov. 13, 2012 SEGHESIO Zinfandel Alexander Valley Home Ranch 2010 (92 points, $38)

A powerful wine, both ripe and densely structured. Aromas of black cherry and spicy loam lead to concentrated blackberry, licorice and toasty oak flavors that finish with firm, crisp tannins. Best from 2014 through 2018. 3,000 cases made. —Tim Fish

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More than $30

Nov. 13, 2012 PRIDE Merlot Sonoma County Vintner Select Cuvée 2009 (92 points, $75)

A supple and fleshy red, with zesty aromas of black cherry, mocha and spice that lead to rich flavors of red currant, toast and spice. Tannins are ripe and well-structured. Drink now through 2017. 541 cases made. —Tim Fish

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