daily wine picks

Less than $15

Jan. 14, 2013 BOEKENHOUTSKLOOF The Wolftrap Red Western Cape 2011 (86 points, $11)

A flash of white pepper gives way to soft plum, mulled cherry and steeped vanilla bean notes, with a gentle finish. Syrah, Mourvèdre and Viognier. Drink now. 17,000 cases imported. —James Molesworth

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$15 to $30

Jan. 14, 2013 GRUET Blanc de Blancs American Sauvage NV (87 points, $18)

Offers appealing crisp apple, spice and anise flavors. Drink now. 3,500 cases made. —Tim Fish

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More than $30

Jan. 14, 2013 QUINTA DO PASSADOURO Douro Reserva 2009 (93 points, $70)

A deeply flavored, rich and powerful red from Portugal, with plenty of structure supporting flavors of mincemeat, plum pastry, mocha and Asian spice. The dense finish echoes with dark chocolate, slate and raspberry ganache. Drink now through 2020. 500 cases made. —Kim Marcus

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