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Picks for Dec. 11, 2012

Less than $15

Dec. 11, 2012 MIONETTO Moscato Vino Spumante Dolce NV (85 points, $14)

Light-bodied and lightly sweet, with fresh hints of mint and basil accenting notes of green melon and lime zest. Balanced and appealing. Drink now. 20,000 cases imported. —Alison Napjus


$15 to $30

Dec. 11, 2012 FOPPIANO Petite Sirah Russian River Valley 2009 (88 points, $20)

A firm, robust wine, with plenty of ripe wild berry flavors and touches of beef bouillon, bay leaf and red licorice. The intensity of the flavors is matched with the density of the tannins. A beefy wine in more ways than one. Drink now through 2024. 6,500 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec


More than $30

Dec. 11, 2012 MICHELOT Meursault Charmes 2010 (94 points, $85)

A cohesive white, tight and linear in profile, dense with peach, apple, lemon and spice flavors. Vibrant and persistent on the long finish, showing hazelnut and butter notes. Drink now through 2020. 600 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson


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