daily wine picks

Less than $15

Mar. 15, 2013 CHÂTEAU MALBEC Bordeaux 2010 (88 points, $14)

Offers a fresh, direct beam of black cherry preserves and black licorice, with a light briary twinge on the finish. Drink now. 16,600 cases made. —James Molesworth

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$15 to $30

Mar. 15, 2013 MARKUS MOLITOR Riesling QbA Mosel Haus Klosterberg 2011 (90 points, $18)

Stylish and rich-tasting, with a smoky note running through the ripe apple, apricot and white peach flavors. Creamy and plush on the finish, featuring hints of golden raisin. Drink now through 2015. 5,000 cases made. —Kim Marcus

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More than $30

Mar. 15, 2013 LEWIS Chardonnay Napa Valley 2011 (92 points, $50)

Bold, rich and full-bodied, with a potent array of ripe fig, honeysuckle, anise, apricot and smoke flavors that are deep and extracted, ending with a long, mouthcoating finish. Drink now through 2020. 1,000 cases made. —James Laube

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