daily wine picks

Less than $15

Dec. 07, 2012 LAMOREAUX LANDING Riesling Finger Lakes Semi-Dry 2011 (85 points, $14)

A light, breezy style, with modest green apple and green fig notes that lead to a friendly finish. Drink now. 3,172 cases made. —James Molesworth

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$15 to $30

Dec. 07, 2012 GLORIA FERRER Va de Vi Ultra Cuvée Sonoma County NV (88 points, $22)

A well-crafted bubbly for those with a slight sweet tooth. Spicy tropical fruit aromas lead to lively lemon and lime notes, with accents of toasted almond and spice. Drink now. 2,982 cases made. —Tim Fish

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More than $30

Dec. 07, 2012 BODEGAS VALDEMAR Maturana Rioja Inspiración 2005 (93 points, $45)

A modern style, with an intriguing character, this opulent red delivers plum and boysenberry fruit, showing accents of toast, licorice and mineral, starting sweet but finishing savory. Big yet balanced, ripe yet graceful. Drink now through 2018. 1,000 cases made. —Thomas Matthews

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