daily wine picks

Less than $15

Feb. 14, 2013 COLUMBIA CREST Chardonnay Washington Two Vines 2010 (86 points, $8)

Fresh and silky, with a hint of peach to the flavor profile. Drink now. 160,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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$15 to $30

Feb. 14, 2013 GAUDIO MAURO Barbera del Monferrato Superiore 2010 (88 points, $18)

Hints of tar and licorice accent the blackberry and plum flavors in this dark, brooding red. Fresh and focused, with light tannins that shore up the finish. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 20,000 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson

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More than $30

Feb. 14, 2013 JUSTIN Isosceles Paso Robles 2009 (93 points, $62)

Offers a tight, generous mix of raspberry, wild berry and pomegranate. This is pure and focused, gaining depth and velocity, ending with a long, persistent finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Drink now through 2022. 9,000 cases made. —James Laube

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