daily wine picks

Less than $15

Nov. 16, 2012 RYAN PATRICK Riesling Columbia Valley Ryan's Riesling 2011 (86 points, $10)

Light and silky, with pretty, delicate pear, floral and spice flavors, lingering gently. Drink now. 2,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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$15 to $30

Nov. 16, 2012 CLINE Cashmere California 2011 (88 points, $16)

Pure and supple, this is easy to enjoy for its caressing tannins and savory plum and wild berry flavors. Good length. Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache and Petite Sirah. Drink now through 2018. 18,000 cases made. —James Laube

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More than $30

Nov. 16, 2012 DRAPPIER Brut Champagne Grande Sendrée 2004 (93 points, $90)

Firm and lightly chalky in texture, but well-balanced overall. This shows flavors of ripe apple, biscuit, black cherry, spun honey and citrus zest, with a zesty mineral base note that lingers on the finish. Drink now through 2024. 3,000 cases made. —Alison Napjus

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