daily wine picks

Less than $15

Feb. 28, 2013 BODEGAS BLEDA Monastrell-Tempranillo Jumilla Castillo de Jumilla 2010 (86 points, $10)

Firm and fresh, this red offers black cherry, leafy, tobacco and tar flavors, with light, chewy tannins and lively, almost tart, acidity. A bit austere, but balanced. Drink now through 2015. 15,000 cases made. —Thomas Matthews

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$15 to $30

Feb. 28, 2013 CANTINA TERLANO Alto Adige Terlaner Classico 2011 (89 points, $21)

Juicy and fresh, showing a pleasant fleshiness to the flavors of ripe peach, mandarin orange and grapefruit zest without adding weight. Creamy, with hints of almond, stone and zesty spice on the finish. Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now through 2015. 1,500 cases imported. —Alison Napjus

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More than $30

Feb. 28, 2013 DOMAINE BERNARD & THIERRY GLANTENAY Pommard Les Saussilles 2009 (92 points, $82)

Displays fine purity to the cherry, raspberry and earth flavors, with dense tannins and bright acidity. The licorice and mineral elements come into play on the long, tightly wound finish. Best from 2016 through 2028. 30 cases imported. —Bruce Sanderson

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