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Picks for Feb. 22, 2013

Less than $15

Feb. 22, 2013 CHÂTEAU LÉON Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux 2010 (86 points, $12)

Juicy and inviting, with dark blueberry, black currant and plum fruit melded at the core, while licorice, violet and toasty vanilla notes fill in on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 12,000 cases made. —James Molesworth


$15 to $30

Feb. 22, 2013 HEDGELINE Chardonnay Washington 2011 (89 points, $18)

Polished and spicy, with nutmeg and clove overtones to the ripe pear and pineapple fruit, finishing with deftness. Drink now through 2014. 2,353 cases made. —Harvey Steiman


More than $30

Feb. 22, 2013 CONCHA Y TORO Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Don Melchor 2009 (94 points, $95)

This muscular red packs a mélange of roasted plum, cassis and macerated wild berry on a full-bodied frame. There's plenty of fresh acidity and tannic structure, as the long finish unwinds with layers of maduro tobacco and humus, with a grace note of wild flowers. Best from 2014 through 2020. 10,000 cases made. —Nathan Wesley


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