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Domaine de la Baume Elisabeth Les Grands Chais Viognier 2016, Pays d'Oc I.G.P., France: Lovely floral and spice aromatics in this medium-bodied French white wine made from Viognier grapes. Wow! Pair with mild and medium curries and spices. Drink: 2017-2020. 438796 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. November 24, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
La Chablisienne Le Finage Chablis 2014, Burgundy A.C., France: A crisp, juicy, mouth-watering Old World Burgundian Chardonnay from the northern region of Chablis. Aromas of tart green apple. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2018-2020. 556340 12.50% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 91/100. October 13, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Saint-Roch Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Roussillon 2017, Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: From the Midi wine region, Saint Roch vielles vignes white wine blend is fantastic value under $20. The 80% Grenache Blanc 20% Roussanne wine blend is aromatic with ripe pear, melon and pineapple on the nose. This wine is dry, medium bodied well-balanced and structured finishing with good acidity for food. Chill and enjoy with fresh steamed lobster tails in a light garlic butter sauce. Drink: 2018-2023. 175232 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. January 3, 2019 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Château la Tour de l'Évêque Rosé 2019, Côtes de Provence, Provence A.P., France: Produced by Régine Sumeire, a bone dry rosé with 45% Grenache, 28% Cinsault and 11% Syrah and a splash of Sémillon, Rolle, Mourvèdre, Ugni Blanc fermented in stainless steel tank. Love the dried wild strawberry, orange zest, mineral and fresh fine herb flavours on the palate. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2020-2022. 319392 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 26, 2020 Best Value Rosé Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Villa Maria Wairau Valley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A terrifically flavourful and zesty Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from the coveted Wairau Valley. Aromas of lime zest, lemongrass and chives. So fresh with excellent mouth-watering acidity for seafood, shellfish and vegetarian dishes. Highly recommended. Drink: 2018-2020. 536201 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. March 2, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Mullineux Old Vines White 2016, Swartland W.O., South Africa: Winemakers Chris and Andrea Mullineux have created a gorgeous blend of mainly Chenin Blanc with Clairette, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Semillon grapes. Aromas of dry honey, apricot and golden apple. The vines are sustainably farmed. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2018-2022. 556597 13% D 750 mL  $44.00 Score: 93/100. May 26, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Bellingham Homestead Series The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc 2016, Paarl W.O., South Africa: A gorgeous 2016 vintage of this Chenin Blanc! Aromas of lanolin, beeswax, lemongrass and peach. Unctuous, viscous, lovely mouth-filling rich texture and weight. Made from 35-year-old Paarl vines that was barrel fermented. Finishes with notes of honey. Pair with veal or chicken. Drink: 2018-2020. 484055 14% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 93/100. September 1, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Reyneke Wines Reserve White Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Stellenbosch, South Africa: This wine spent 16 months in barrel and offers lovely floral, citrus and stone fruit aromas. Perfectly balanced with incredible depth and intensity and a long quince-infused finish. Drink: 2010-2016. 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.00 Score: 94/100. May 13, 2010 Full Review
Fairview Viognier 2010, Stellenbosch, South Africa: Fairview Wine Estate was the first in South Africa to plant Viognier about ten years ago. This lovely white was partially aged in oak barrels, which gives the wine added creaminess and texture along with aromas of passion fruit, white peach, Asian pear and smoke. It has a gorgeous full-bodied weight that ends in a satisfying long finish. Drink: 2010-2016. 906487 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 92/100. May 13, 2010 Full Review
Ashbourne Sandstone Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay 2006, Hemel-En-Aarde, Hermanus, South Africa: This sauvignon blanc does particularly well in sandstone. It contributes a mineral-marine depth to this zesty wine. The chardonnay was fermented in clay amphora, which allows for a small oxidation similar to oak barrels, so it fattens its texture. Drink: 2010-2016. 13% XD 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 92/100. May 13, 2010 Full Review
Bellingham Fair Maiden Roussanne Chenin Blanc 2008, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: Intriguing hazelnut richness, with baking spices and white peach notes. This is absolutely lovely. Rich but not heavy. Some white flowers and fond goodbyes on the finish. This wine won a Gold Medal at the 2009 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. Enjoy this wine. A blend of Roussanne, chenin blanc, verdelho, grenache blanc, chardonnay and viognier grapes. Drink: 2011-2016. 220020 14.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. April 2, 2011 Favourite White Wine. Full Review
Simonsig Chenin Avec Chêne Chenin Blanc 2009, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa: You MUST try this! Rock your world with apple blossom, peach forgetfulness and pleasure beyond limits. Full-bodied. Dive into it. Drink: 2012-2016. 282772 14% D 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 95/100. September 29, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Graham Beck Bowed Head Chenin Blanc 2010, W.O., Paarl, Coastal Region, South Africa: Beautiful nose of toasted almond and white peach. Lovely contrasts carry through on a full-bodied palate. Stunning with roast chicken or pasta in cream sauce or lobster in butter. Drink: 2012-2016. 231357 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. February 2, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Waterkloof Circle Of Life 2012, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: Something wonderful here! A gorgeous blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Chenin Blanc grapes in this luscious South African white wine. Aromas of smoke, green apple, butter and smoke. Perfect for grilled chicken. Drink: 2013-2017. 284588 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. July 9, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Bon Courage Jacques Bruére Cuvée Rosé 2011, Robertson W.O., South Africa: Absolutely superb sparkling wine from South Africa made in the classic Champagne method of the second fermentation in the bottle. This rosé is beautifully fragranced with small field berries and strawberries. This winery is located between the Breede River and Langeberg mountains in the Robertson region. The Bon Courage Wine Estate, owned by the Bruwer family for three generations, produced this bubbly made form 100% Pinot Noir grapes. It's named for the family's French Huguenot ancestors, the Bruéres, who came from the Loire Valley. Pair with seafood and field greens. Drink: 2019-2022. 630855 11.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. February 27, 2019 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review

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