Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay 2012, South Australia, Australia: Smoky with campfire aromas from generous oak aging. Full-bodied with green apple and pear notes. Nice price. Good with roast chicken. Drink: 2012-2014. 142117 13.50% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 86/100. January 3, 2013
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Masi Masianco Pinot Grigio and Verduzzo 2012, IGT Veneto, Italy Drink: 2013-2017. 620773 13% XD 750 mL $19.50. March 1, 2012
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Ruffino Classico Orvieto 2013, Umbria, Italy: A terrific, light-bodied white wine that's crisp and refreshing. Great aperitif or match it with fresh shellfish. Drink: 2013-2015. 31062 12% D 750 mL $14.80 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2015
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Masi Masianco Pinot Grigio Verduzzo 2013, Veneto IGT, Italy: Clean, crisp and refreshing with notes of nettle and dried herbs. Perfect for salads. Drink: 2013-2017. 620773 13% XD 750 mL $19.50 Score: 87/100. April 15, 2015
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Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, New Zealand: Fresh and crisp with lemongrass and lime lift. Grassy but not too much. Mouth-watering acidity for shellfish. Drink: 2015-2017. 316570 11% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. June 5, 2016
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Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay 2013, Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, East Coast, New Zealand: Fresh and crisp with no oak. Citrus character from Hawke's Bay combines with tropical fruit from Marlborough. Malolactic fermentation with 7 months on the lees to impart richness and creaminess: gives the impression of oak without the heaviness. Butterscotch notes but still ultra-fresh fruit. Refute the notion of ABC (Anything But Chardonnay), a movement started against Chardonnay for being too heavy: this wine will convince you otherwise. Try it with fresh seafood. Drink: 2014-2017. 991950 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. August 15, 2014
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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: Grassy and smoky and absolutely great! This New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is an outstanding value, and a favourite of many lovers of this genre. Refreshing, crisp and clean with aromas of lime, white grapefruit and citrus zest. Drink: 2014-2016. 35386 13.50% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 15, 2014
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