daily wine picks

Less than $15

Dec. 06, 2012 CHÉREAU-CARRÉ Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie Château de Chasseloir 2011 (87 points, $14)

This has bracing lime, fleur de sel and kiwifruit notes, with a fresh, lively finish. Drink now. 15,000 cases made. —James Molesworth

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$15 to $30

Dec. 06, 2012 RENIERI Toscana Invetro 2010 (90 points, $18)

A brawny red, featuring tobacco-tinged black cherry, plum and floral notes. Backed by a solid spine of tannins and bright acidity, with tea and earth accents on the finish. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2018. 4,000 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson

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More than $30

Dec. 06, 2012 ROCO Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains Private Stash No. 8 Wits' End Vineyard 2010 (95 points, $70)

Packs a lot of layers into a tight frame, piling up tiers of raspberry, chocolate and cinnamon flavors on a remarkably transparent structure, with fine tannins underlining the very long, expressive finish. Best from 2014 through 2020. 135 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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