daily wine picks

Less than $15

Jan. 16, 2013 LINE 39 Petite Sirah North Coast 2011 (86 points, $10)

The fragrant candied violet notes and pomegranate flavors show a juicy edge and spicy cedar details, offering up a mouthful of tannins. Drink now through 2022. 10,000 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec

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$15 to $30

Jan. 16, 2013 VIÑA CASABLANCA Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Nimbus Single Vineyard 2011 (87 points, $15)

This ripe white leads off with a hint of flint to the fresh lime, grapefruit and melon rind notes, following through on the minerally aftertaste. Drink now. 6,000 cases made. —Nathan Wesley

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More than $30

Jan. 16, 2013 POL ROGER Brut Champagne Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 2000 (93 points, $280)

Smoky, with firm structure and a minerally base note, this offers a fine, creamy texture and hints of dried apricot, lemon curd, cassis, biscuit and blanched almond. The lingering finish echoes the minerality with a touch of oyster shell. Drink now through 2018. 375 cases imported. —Alison Napjus

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