daily wine picks

Less than $15

Jan. 01, 2013 WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS Riesling Willamette Valley 2011 (87 points, $14)

Soft and moderately sweet, with pretty pear and floral flavors, finishing with delicacy. Drink now. 21,354 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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$15 to $30

Jan. 01, 2013 GODELIA Mencía Bierzo 2009 (88 points, $17)

This red is smooth and generous, with black cherry, plum, anise and tobacco flavors. Features light tannins and gentle acidity, but stays light-footed and fresh through the finish. Drink now through 2015. 12,500 cases made. —Thomas Matthews

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More than $30

Jan. 01, 2013 AUSTIN HOPE Syrah Paso Robles Hope Family Vineyard 2010 (93 points, $42)

This red exhibits pure, rich, ripe and concentrated layers of blackberry, boysenberry and black licorice, with tannins that give the flavors depth and traction. Drink now through 2022. 1,175 cases made. —James Laube

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