Creekside Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Refreshing and herbal with lime notes. White grapefruit and passion fruit aromas on the mid-palate. Medium-bodied without any heavy oak. Drink: 2011-2013. 620724 12.70% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. January 3, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Chateau Des Charmes Aligotè 2009, Niagara, Canada  13% . March 1, 2012 Full Review

Lillet Blanc, Bordeaux, France  322297 40% S 750 mL  $21.95. November 12, 2010 Full Review

Bouchard Aine & Fils Beaujolais Superieur 2015, Burgundy, France Drink: 2017-2020. 9431 12% D 750 mL  $18.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Domaine Pierre De La Grange Vielle Vignes Sèvre Et Maine Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin Muscadet 2010, A.C., Sur Lie, Loire, France: Lemon vibrancy with a strong acidic attack that cries out for food. No heavy oak. Clean and refreshing. Drink: 2012-2015. 274654 12% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 87/100. June 9, 2012 Full Review

Deinhard Winery Dry Riesling 2006, Rhine Rheinhessen, Germany  60004 12.40%  750 mL  $13.99. March 1, 2012 Full Review

Ogio Primitivo Rosé 2010, Italy  13% . March 1, 2012 Full Review

Riva Dei Frati Superiore Valdobbiadene Prosecco, D.O.C.G., Veneto, Italy: Supreme value for bubbly! Lovely toastiness with a touch of fleshy ripe peach. This will appeal to just about everyone in a large gathering. Should be your go-to party bubbly. Drink: 2012-2014. 234732 11.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2012 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Fonseca Porto White Port, Douro, Portugal: I was surprised at this port mostly because I haven't tried many of the white variety. (I love tawny!) Makes a lovely after-dinner drink to sip on its own or with biscotti or fruit-based desserts. Drink: 2020-2026. 276816 20% S 750 mL  $19.40 Score: 89/100. December 16, 2019 Best Value Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Fino Sherry Palomino, XérèsSherry Manzanilla, Andalusia, Spain  242669 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95. August 21, 2008 Full Review