daily wine picks

Less than $15

Dec. 10, 2012 VIÑA NORA Rias Baixas 2011 (85 points, $13)

Smooth and fleshy, this white offers ripe flavors of pear and melon, with savory notes of herb and ginger. There's just enough acidity to lift the broad texture. Albariño. Drink now. 3,000 cases imported. —Thomas Matthews

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$15 to $30

Dec. 10, 2012 TERRA DEI CELTI Dolcetto d'Alba 2008 (87 points, $18)

A spicy version, exhibiting black pepper, leather and black cherry notes. Firm and lean on the finish. May not appeal to everyone. Needs prosciutto or panzarotti. Drink now. 2,000 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson

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More than $30

Dec. 10, 2012 EVENING LAND Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills Seven Springs Vineyard 2010 (93 points, $45)

Light and silky, this is beguiling for the way it deftly plays its polished red berry and black cherry fruit against glints of mineral and white pepper. The finish brings it all together seamlessly. Drink now through 2018. 1,158 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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