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Picks for Feb. 26, 2013

Less than $15

Feb. 26, 2013 HANDCRAFT Petite Sirah California Artisan Collection 2010 (85 points, $12)

This jammy red offers flavors of wild blackberry and strawberry that are rather plush and full-bodied, with details of spice and dried herb on the finish. Drink now. 7,500 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec


$15 to $30

Feb. 26, 2013 LOUIS LATOUR Montagny 2010 (88 points, $22)

Round, with apple and grapefruit notes shaded by butter. Balanced and fresh, showing fine length. Drink now. 4,500 cases imported. —Bruce Sanderson


More than $30

Feb. 26, 2013 MOLLYDOOKER Shiraz McLaren Vale Blue Eyed Boy 2011 (92 points, $49)

Dark and rich, supple and silky, brimming with blackberry and black cherry flavors that show a hint of pomegranate as the finish wraps gently around the fruit. This has a wonderful open texture to let the flavors sing. Drink now through 2016. 6,350 cases made. —Harvey Steiman


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