daily wine picks

Less than $15

Jan. 23, 2013 DEAKIN Chardonnay Victoria 2010 (86 points, $7)

Polished to a gleam, reflecting pineapple-accented lime and green apple flavors. Drink now through 2015. 20,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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$15 to $30

Jan. 23, 2013 CHÂTEAU DES CAPITANS Juliénas 2010 (88 points, $19)

Medium-bodied and accessible, this is framed by light tannins and tangy acidity, providing structure for flavors of currant, raspberry, tobacco and black cherry. Smoky finish. Drink now through 2015. 6,000 cases made. —Alison Napjus

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More than $30

Jan. 23, 2013 PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO Barbaresco 2007 (92 points, $38)

This is elegant and charming, featuring cherry, rose and tobacco flavors, with just a hint of earthy, underbrush. The tannins are beginning to soften and integrate. Approachable now, but will improve with time. Drink now through 2024. 6,000 cases imported. —Bruce Sanderson

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