daily wine picks

Less than $15

Feb. 21, 2013 TELMO RODRÍGUEZ Rueda Basa 2011 (85 points, $14)

Pear, dried apple, ginger and light herbal flavors mingle in this white. Smoke and citrus keep the finish focused. Drink now. 7,000 cases imported. —Thomas Matthews

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$15 to $30

Feb. 21, 2013 PELISSERO Dolcetto d'Alba Munfrina 2011 (87 points, $18)

Displays a floral aroma, displaying violet, loganberry and pomegranate notes. This exudes an exotic cast but firms up on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 2,800 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson

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More than $30

Feb. 21, 2013 DUMOL Syrah Russian River Valley 2010 (92 points, $55)

Pure, rich and layered, offering dark berry, spice, mineral and cedar. Fleshy, but tight and firm on the finish, with touches of nutmeg and espresso. Drink now through 2022. 1,050 cases made. —James Laube

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