Stonier Chardonnay 2004, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia: Lovely and creamy with notes of soft oak, green apple and ripe pear. 25353 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 93/100. June 9, 2007 Favorite White Wine. Full Review

Wakefield Winery Chardonnay 2008, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Vintages Wine Panel: A ripe, luscious, peach-, nectarine- and citrus-scented wine with well-integrated creamy oak tones. This is a clean, balanced, and fruity wine. My note: Robust Chardonnay with big aromas of butterscotch, vanilla smoke and fleshy peach. Full oak treatment in this full-bodied white. 711556 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 87/100. June 12, 2010 Full Review

Wakefield Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Vintages Wine Panel: Australian Savvy is a little fuller than the New Zealand style. Look for aromas of peach, citrus and floral with a tangy green fruit quality on the palate. The wine has impressive weight and a lengthy finish. My note: Zippy and refreshing with good balance. Lime and lemon zest with some herbal notes. Ultra-refreshing. 166942 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Flat Rock Riesling 2009, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Vintages Wine Panel: Here’s further proof, if any were needed, that the 2009 vintage was a stellar one for white varieties, especially Riesling. It’s aromatically charged with pear, lime, grapefruit, and impressive minerality. Off-dry with racy acids bringing a touch of refreshment. The aromas replay beautifully on the palate. This is a medium-bodied, long-finishing, fruity/crisp wine. My note: Ultra-tasty and mouth-watering with peach and petrol minerality. Adore it! Needs food, don’t leave this wine alone! 43281 11% MD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Malivoire Wine Company Musqué Chardonnay 2009, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Lovely and vibrant with fresh ripe peaches and pineapple in a summer basket of glory. Zippy and refreshing and packed with a flavour. 189670 9% M 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Gray Monk Estate Winery Gewurztraminer 2008, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Adore it! Masterly Gewurztraminer with classic aromas of rose petal and lychee but not overdone. Lovely purity and clean lines. Get out of your white wine rut with this winner. Drink: 2010-2012. 321588 12.60% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Vineland Estates Winery Pinot Blanc 2007, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Vintages Wine Panel: The 2007 growing season was long, warm and ideally dry. As a result, relatively neutral but full-bodied wines, such as Pinot Blanc, benefited. This version is filled with apple, pear and green plum aromas. Dry and quite fruity. My note: Pleasant mild melon and white peach notes. No heavy oak. Refreshing aperitif; ideal for those who like Pinot Grigio. 164467 11% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 87/100. June 12, 2010 Full Review

Emiliana Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Casablanca Valley, Chile: This organic wine contains just 21 mg/L of free sulphur. Grassy and herbal with very zippy acidity. 93914 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 86/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Château de Beaucastel 2007, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France: King of the Rhone for a reason: it’s spectacular in every dimension. Gorgeously concentrated flavours of black raspberry, cherry and blackberry, spices and smoke. Hedonistically long finish, incredible structure and aging potential. Full-bodied but doesn’t come off as hot or heavy. Drink: 2010-2030. 711317 14.50% XD 750 mL  $89.95 Score: 96/100. August 21, 2010 Favourite Red Wine. Full Review

Vinicole De Hunawihr Vieilles Vignes Gewurztraminer 2008, A.C., Alsace, France: Vintages Wine Panel: Vibrant, award-winning Gewurz with aromas of candied citrus, rosewater, lanolin, Turkish delight and spice box. Dry, but quite intense on the palate, with excellent aroma replays. Fairly vibrant acidity for balance from a generally low-acid variety. Medium bodied with a solid finish. My note: Beautifully made (and consumed!) Bursting with aromas of exotic rose petal, lychee and baking spices. I adore it! Perfect with curries, Asian dishes and a get-you-out-of-your-rut aperitif. Drink: 2010-2014. 169474 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Domaine Nicolas Maillet Le Chemin Blanc Chardonnay 2008, A.C., Mâcon-Verzé, Burgundy, France: Vintages Wine Panel: Mâcon-Verzé is an intriguing region and village in southern Burgundy whose wines are still little known in our market. This version – featuring fine aromas of lemon, lime, green apple and even hints of fresh ginger – shows the region’s Chardonnay in a very good light. This expressive and tangy wine is a lovely aperitif. My note: Mildly flavoured but I like it! White peach and melon with some green apple notes. Refreshing, clean and crisp. Drink: 2010-2013. 702605 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 88/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Bouchard Pere & Fils Meursault Les Clous Chardonnay 2007, A.C., Burgundy, France: Lovely, rich hazelnut-infused white redolent of green apples, peach and Asian pear. Great length and elegance. Drink: 2010-2018. 661322 13% D 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 91/100. September 4, 2010 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

William Fèvre Saint-Bris Sauvignon Blanc 2008, A.C., Burgundy, France: Vintages Wine Panel: Impress your guests with something unique: a Sauvignon Blanc from Burgundy. And you’ll only find them in Saint-Bris. My note: A very mildly flavoured white with none of the herbal or lime zest of New World Sauvignon Blanc. This neutral taste will appeal to many folks who don’t like heavy flavours of fruit, oak or alcohol. Clean and crisp. 626523 12.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 86/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Domaine Houchart Jerome Quiot Rosé 2009, A.C., Côtes De Provence, France: Vintages Wine Panel: Perfect for alfresco dining, this charming apple-, cherry-, cranberry- and strawberry-scented rosé is dry and fruity with a nice racy acidity bringing balance. Chill it down. My note: Such a pretty, bone-dry rose wit field strawberry notes and a lovely mouth-watering refreshment. Drink it all afternoon then have a nap. 118653 13% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. June 12, 2010 Best Value Rosé. Full Review

Domaine Maby La Forcadière Rosé 2009, A.C. ,Tavel, Rhône, France: Maby must be French for yummy! Gorgeous notes of fleshy strawberries and raspberries. I’m buying a case, how about you? 701318 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. June 12, 2010 Favourite Rosé. Full Review

Royal Tokaji Blue Label 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú 2005, Hungary, Hungary: Gorgeous honeyed depth with apricot preserves and peach jam. The wine of kings, this makes any meal fit for royalty. 972836 10% S 250 mL  $19.95 Score: 95/100. June 12, 2010 Favourite Dessert Wine. Full Review

Marchesi di Barolo Zagara Moscato D'asti, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: One of the perfect late spring/early summer wines is Piedmont’s gently sparkling, slightly sweet, low-alcohol Moscato d’Asti. Perfect for those casual afternoon get-togethers on the backyard patio, especially when served with simple seafood nibbles or just-in-season strawberries. My Note: Every time I taste a Moscato, I fall in love. Orange zest, apple blossom and honeysuckle. Sweetness balanced with effervescence and acidity. Perfect after-dinner drink! 168195 6% MS 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 12, 2010 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Kim Crawford Sp Flowers Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Adore it! Citrus notes lead with some herbal as a backdrop. Expertly made to deliver maximum pleasure. No heavy oak or alcohol: you’re free to enjoy pure fruit flavours of gooseberry. 69245 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. June 12, 2010 Favourite White Wine. Full Review

Te Kairanga Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Martinborough, North Island, New Zealand: Lime fresh with vibrant, quivering notes of citrus and herbs. Mouth-watering and dangerously delicious. 32805 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. June 12, 2010 Full Review

Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Herbal, yes, but also lifted through the middle by lovely citrus notes: lime and lemongrass. Lovely! Mouth-watering but not aggressive. ice balance here, no oak. Totally refreshing. 677450 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 12, 2010 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

Leopard's Leap Family Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2009, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Vintages Wine Panel: Riveting and intense with aromas of green grass, gooseberry, asparagus and fresh herbs. Dry and racy with excellent aroma replays on the palate. Vibrant, full-throttled New World style of Sauvignon Blanc for your backyard barbecue. My note: Grassy and herbal with terrific refreshment! Needs food. 146886 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. June 12, 2010 Full Review

Graham Beck Chardonnay 2008, W.O., Robertson, South Africa: Vintages Wine Panel: Citrus-, peach-, apple-, toast and mango-scented Chardonnay with a lovely round and ripe texture on the palate. Mid-palate acids come in to bring a fine balance. It’s fairly full bodied and has a long fruity/oaky finish. My note: Good value for this toasty, buttery Chardonnay with green apple notes. Full-bodied and supple. 593475 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. June 12, 2010 Full Review

Morgenhof Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2008, W.O., Simonsberg-Stellenbosch, South Africa: Vintages Wine Panel: Fuller-textured Sauvignon Blanc than usual with pleasing aromas of cut grass, citrus, nettle, melon and green peas. Dry with lots of ripe fruit brought into balance by racy acidity. Nicely made Savvy with hints of both the New and Old World. My note: Herbal and grassy with terrific acidity, this wine delivers great refreshment. Medium-bodied, versatile food companion. 18507 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. June 12, 2010 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 2008, Stellenbosch, South Africa: This wines spent 9 months on the lees, 70% of it in oak barrels. Good balance between fresh fruit flavour and smoky toasty oak. Lovely green apple aromas. Full-bodied and rich. To be released in Vintages August 7, 2010. Drink: 2010-2012. 367698 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 4, 2010 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Morgan Highland Chardonnay 2007, Santa Lucia Highlands, California, United States: Generous and luxurious with layers of flavour and velvet mouth-feel. Green apples, smoke toasted almond, hazelnuts and smoke. Yes, yes, yes! 953273 14.20% D 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 90/100. June 12, 2010 Full Review

Bogle Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, California, United States: Juicy black and purple fruit with mouth-watering acidity. Full-bodied and smooth with delicious flavours of blueberries and plums. 904565 13.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 89/100. June 12, 2010 Full Review

Rodney Strong Chardonnay 2008, Sonoma County, California, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: Rich, creamy, baked apple-scented Chardonnay with an elegant use of oak to add texture and structure. Soft, round and ripe with a long and buttery finish. My note: Very well made with green apples, lime and hazelnut. A toasted almond finish is lovely. 226936 13.70% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Geyser Peak Winery Chardonnay 2008, Alexander Valley, California, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: Founded in 1890, Geyser Peak Winery is one of the pioneers of the Alexander Valley appellation. This Chardonnay is made in a crisp, crowd-pleasing style with terrific balance between sweet fruit aromas and hints of oak. My note: A generous but terrifically balanced Chardonnay with notes of green apple, lime and toasted almond finish. Full-bodied and smooth. 343475 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review