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Finca El Origen Estate Reserva Torrontés 2015, Salta, Argentina: White floral aromas and a profusion of peach-pear happiness on the nose of this Argentine white wine. Try this wine made from the lesser-known Torrontes grape if you haven't and open your world to more happiness. The grapes are grown in Argentina’s Salta region. Finishes with white peach and lime blossom. Pair with mild to medium spicy dishes and curries. Drink: 2015-2017. 262089 14.30% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 28, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Wolfberger Signature Pinot Gris 2014, Alsace A.C., France: Clean and crisp with just a touch of sweetness. Medium-bodied and refreshing. Pair with seafood or crabs legs. Drink: 2015-2018. 398172 12.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. May 28, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Masserie Pisari Primitivo 2013, Salento Rosso, Puglia I.G.T., Italy: A delicious, full-bodied red at a great price. Lots of complexity and richness here with aromas of black plum and blackberry. A nice long finish. Primitivo from Italy, like this one, and Zinfandel from California are the same grapes. Pair with meat lovers' pizza or hamburgers. Drink: 2015-2019. 270306 14% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. May 28, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Forrest Estate The Doctors' Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Classic Kiwi Savvy nose here: herbal yes, but not too grassy. Incredibly mouth-watering and juicy with fresh notes of lime, lemon and white grapefruit. Hard to believe the alcohol level is so low with so much flavour here, but yay! Try this with fresh seafood or shellfish to keep the other doctor away ;) Drink: 2015-2017. 317842 9% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. May 28, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

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