daily wine picks

Less than $15

Jan. 18, 2013 KORBEL Extra Dry California NV (87 points, $13)

Crisp and lively, with a hint of sweet apple and citrus fruit, complemented by notes of toasty yeast and spice. Drink now. 350,000 cases made. —Tim Fish

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$15 to $30

Jan. 18, 2013 DR. LOOSEN Riesling Kabinett Mosel Blue Slate 2011 (88 points, $22)

Straightway flavors of red peach and lemon mint are juicy and well-spiced. Applesauce notes flash on the finish. Drink now through 2017. 7,000 cases imported. —Kim Marcus

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More than $30

Jan. 18, 2013 RUST EN VREDE Stellenbosch 2009 (93 points, $45)

Very sleek and very focused, with a tightly wound core of damson plum, bitter cherry and linzer torte flavors that's harnessed for now with savory herb, singed iron and shiso leaf notes. There's piercing drive on the finish, with very mouthwatering acidity, while the grip hangs in reserve. Should move along nicely in the cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Merlot. Best from 2013 through 2020. 450 cases imported. —James Molesworth

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