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Picks for Mar. 20, 2013

Less than $15

Mar. 20, 2013 BONTERRA Viognier Mendocino County 2011 (85 points, $14)

Lean and refreshing, with juicy flavors of lemon-lime and peach, offering floral and grassy herbal tea details on the finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec


$15 to $30

Mar. 20, 2013 SOBREÑO Toro 2009 (88 points, $19)

Smoky and gamy aromas carry through on the palate in this rich, earthy red, with a firm structure buttressed by oak, offering a modest core of plum fruit. Austere but solid. Decant now. Best from 2014 through 2019. 9,000 cases made. —Thomas Matthews


More than $30

Mar. 20, 2013 DOMAINE COLLOTTE Fixin 2010 (90 points, $32)

The pure cherry aroma is incisive, complementing the intense flavors and elegant profile. Bright and firm, featuring spice and mineral accents that linger on the finish. Drink now through 2018. 50 cases imported. —Bruce Sanderson


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