daily wine picks

Less than $15

Jan. 29, 2013 VIÑEDOS TERRANOBLE Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca El Algarrobo Vineyard Reserva 2011 (85 points, $13)

The ripe citrus, melon and light Anjou pear notes are offset by juicy acidity and a savory edge to the sea salt-accented finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases made. —Nathan Wesley

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$15 to $30

Jan. 29, 2013 MOLLYDOOKER Shiraz McLaren Vale The Boxer 2011 (88 points, $25)

Firm in texture, with a layer of chewy tannins surrounding a lean core of blackberry and spice flavors. Has length but needs cellaring to soften. Best after 2014. 17,700 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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More than $30

Jan. 29, 2013 LAGIER MEREDITH Syrah Mount Veeder 2010 (94 points, $48)

This is beautifully crafted, pure, rich and focused on a tiered core of crushed rock, dried herb and berry that is both very tightly wound and uncommonly complex and detailed. Tempting now, but worthy of cellaring. Drink now through 2025. 400 cases made. —James Laube

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