daily wine picks

Less than $15

Dec. 25, 2012 CASTELLO DI SELVOLE Sangiovese Toscana 2010 (86 points, $12)

On the lean side, with tart cherry, rhubarb and tea flavors. The structure is there, and overall this is well-proportioned and moderately long. Drink now. 15,000 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson

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$15 to $30

Dec. 25, 2012 DOMAINE CHANDON Brut Blanc de Noirs California NV (88 points, $22)

Creamy vanilla and raspberry aromas lead to appealing flavors of strawberry and spicy lemon in this fun glass of bubbles. Drink now. 80,000 cases made. —Tim Fish

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More than $30

Dec. 25, 2012 VIÑA MONTES Folly Santa Cruz 2010 (95 points, $90)

This dense red delivers cream-tinged layers of blackberry coulis, cassis and plum sauce backed by well-integrated tannins and fresh acidity. Compact now, with fine spice, smoke and licorice notes gracing the long finish. Syrah. Best from 2014 through 2020. 250 cases imported. —Nathan Wesley

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