daily wine picks

Less than $15

Dec. 26, 2012 DOMAINE STE. MICHELLE Brut Rosé Columbia Valley NV (85 points, $12)

Pale-colored, this resembles a Vin Gris, with peppery accents to the modest flavors. Drink now. 17,700 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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$15 to $30

Dec. 26, 2012 THE HESS COLLECTION Chardonnay Napa Valley 2010 (87 points, $22)

The pure, ripe, generous peach, nectarine and pear flavors are soft and fleshy, with a honeysuckle scent. Drink now through 2016. 17,053 cases made. —James Laube

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More than $30

Dec. 26, 2012 GIANNI BRUNELLI Toscana Amor Costante 2007 (93 points, $48)

Features alluring aromas of sweet cherry, raspberry and flowers, with a hint of truffle. Beautifully balanced and polished, showing some maturing flavors of dried fruit and underbrush. Fine length. Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now through 2018. 250 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson

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