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Picks for Feb. 27, 2013

Less than $15

Feb. 27, 2013 CHÂTEAU SUAU Bordeaux White 2011 (85 points, $13)

Forward, with open-knit lemon zest, white peach and chamomile notes. Offers a fresh, easy finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases made. —James Molesworth


$15 to $30

Feb. 27, 2013 VIÑA SAN PEDRO Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley 1865 Single Vineyard 2010 (88 points, $19)

A full-bodied red, delivering a polished profile of game, cassis and roasted plum notes framed by hints of spice box and dark tobacco. Drink now. 40,000 cases made. —Nathan Wesley


More than $30

Feb. 27, 2013 SAXUM James Berry Vineyard Paso Robles 2010 (94 points, $89)

The intense, vivid blackberry, blueberry, pepper and spice notes are tightly focused and persistent in this red, ending with a long finish and tannins that give the flavors traction. Very pure and rambunctious, and should only get better with time. Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah. Best from 2014 through 2026. 1,100 cases made. —James Laube


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