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Lenz Moser Prestige Grüner Veltliner 2017, Niederösterreich, Austria: Lots of juicy, mouth-watering acidity on this Gruner Veltliner to pair with fresh seafood and shellfish. Weighty with ripe tropical fruit, lemon meringue, flinty smoky mineral flavours on the palate. Enjoy now with a lime zesty seafood ceviche and fish tacos. Drink: 2019-2020. 71233 12.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. November 10, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review
Weszeli Felix Grüner Veltliner 2019, Niederösterreich, Austria: Weszeli Felix 2019 Grüner Veltliner is produced from the Niederösterreich region in Austria. On the nose the wine is showing lovely aromas of soft lemon-lime zest and white pepper, light-bodied and spritzy on the palate with subtle mineral notes. Very refreshing. Chill and enjoy on its own or with spring greens salads. Drink: 2022-2024. 18385 11.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. May 12, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review
Red Rooster Winery Pinot Gris 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2021-2023. 337196 13.90% XD 750 mL  $18.99. October 27, 2021 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Marynissen Platinum Series Chardonnay 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2019-2023. 471532 13% D 750 mL  $34.95. July 8, 2021 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Jackson-Triggs Proprietors' Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Solid Niagara Chardonnay for the price point with surprising acidity mid-palate. Toasty oak and green apple brightness. Try with roast chicken. Drink: 2014-2018. 593996 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 89/100. July 19, 2014 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Bricklayer's Reward 20 Barrels Chardonnay 2019, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2022-2024. 644609 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95. February 19, 2021 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Viña Casablanca Nimbus Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Casablanca Valley, Chile: From Viña Casablanca, Nimbus Single Vineyard 2018 Sauvignon Blanc is so fresh and citrusy with lemon-lime zest, fine herb and green pepper flavours elegant and long on the palate. Chill and pour with an herbed goat cheese and garden vegetable quiche. Drink: 2021-2021. 17446 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. February 1, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Vignerons de Buxy Buissonnier Bourgogne Chardonnay 2018, Burgundy A.C., France: An elegant and traditional Chardonnay from the Burgundy wine region. Dry, medium-plus-bodied with ripe apple, white florals, zesty citrus, buttery and flinty mineral flavours on the palate finishing. Pour with seafood ravioli in a creamy sauce. Drink: 2021-2023. 10349 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. January 19, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Domaine Tariquet Classic Blanc 2019, Côtes de Gascogne, Southwest I.G.P., France: Rich and mouth-filling with dried white summer flowers, lemon pudding, grapefruit and savoury herb flavours zesty on the palate with good acidity for food. Drink: 2021-2021. 175240 10.50% D 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 90/100. January 19, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
M. Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Blanc 2018, Côtes du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: From Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi wine region, Les Vignes De Bila-Haut is produced by M. Chapoutier. This is a full-bodied white wine blend of mostly white Grenache with a smattering of Muscat, Grenache Gris, and Vermentino to round it all off. Dry, smooth and rich with ripe stone fruit, citrus zest, honeyed florals, anise and mineral flavours on the palate. So much happening here and just great value under $16. Drink: 2021-2023. 485656 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 93/100. August 19, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Domaine la Bazillère Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2019, Sèvre et Maine, Loire A.P., France: Just love this Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur lie with its pale gold colour and green flints. It screams shellfish with its mineral, tropical fruit and leesy nose. Rich, creamy and mouth-watering on the palate, pour with mussels Meuniere. Produced by Claude-Michel Pichon, the 2019 vintage was awarded Gold at the 2020 Concours des Vins du Val de Loire. Drink: 2021-2023. 12009 12% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. February 1, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Chardonnay 2019, IGP Pays d’Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France: It's little wonder that this wine won gold at the World Chardonnay Competition, yet it's so affordably priced. A terrific white wine from southern France that offers crisp minerality and refreshment, unusual for Chardonnay these days. Lots of lime-bright acidity for food, yet there's also an underlying richness and fullness to the wine that is mouth-filling and delicious! Very versatile with food, from fresh seafood to roast chicken or pork chops. Drink: 2020-2024. 375071 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.15 Score: 90/100. December 3, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Domaine Séguinot-Bordet Chablis 2020, Burgundy A.C., France: Domaine Séguinot-Bordet 2020 Chablis is a bone-dry, zesty and mouth-watering Cru Village Chablis with crisp and crunchy green apple, white stone-fruit, liquid lemon zest flavours ending on a briny mineral note. A perfect pairing for shellfish dishes. Drink: 2021-2028. 289371 12.50% XD 750 mL  $31.40 Score: 90/100. November 12, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Paul Mas Single Vineyard Réserve Marsanne 2021, Pays d'Oc, Languedoc I.G.P., France: Paul Mas Reserve 2021 Marsanne is produced from grapes sourced from a single vineyard. Delicate and fresh with aromas of tropical fruit, apple, honeyed pear; dry, medium-bodied, fresh and concentrated on the palate with a lovely silky finish. Very elegant. Chill and enjoy with a grilled pork tenderloin. Drink: 2023-2025. 462457 13% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. January 21, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Cellier des Dauphins Les Dauphins Cuvée Spéciale Côtes du Rhône 2018, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: From Cellier des Dauphins, Les Dauphins 2018 is a dry, plushy, full-bodied blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Viognier and 10% Marsanne. Fragrant with pineapple, tropical fruit, citrus zest and smoky mineral notes on the nose, lovely, fresh with a luxurious mouthful of tropical fruit, grapefruit, ripe apple, ginger spice and mineral notes on the palate. Amazing value under $14. Chill and enjoy on its own or with roast chicken. Drink: 2021-2023. 18600 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. June 12, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Baden Cellars Gewurztraminer 2018, Baden, Germany: Lovely, off-dry German Gewurz with aromas of rose petal, lychee, white flowers and peach. Perfect for mild and medium curries and spices. Drink: 2019-2023. 336735 12% D 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 89/100. June 5, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Thalia Sauvignon Blanc Vilana 2017, Peza, Greece: Crisp and fresh Greek white wine! This lovely blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Vilana grapes delivers lots of pleasure in the glass. Light, pretty and floral with notes of lilies and white melon. Lovely chilled aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2017-2020. 273490 12% D 750 mL  $13.20 Score: 88/100. April 13, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Zombory Pince Termelo Kereskedelmi Late Harvest Tokaji Furmint 2012, Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary: Apricot tart and peach jam on this lovely Hungarian dessert wine. Not heavy or cloying, just lovely. Pair with fruit flans and cobblers. Furmint is Hungary's iconic grape, especially when making sweet and semi-sweet wines. Chill this wine lightly. Drink: 2015-2020. 484758 14% MS 500 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. August 27, 2017 Best Value Dessert Wine. Full Review
Ferzo Pecorino Superiore 2019, Abruzzo D.O.P., Italy: From the Abruzzo wine region, a medium-bodied and mouth-watering 100% Pecorino with aromas of grapefruit, lemon zest and bring mineral notes on the nose, juicy and intense on the palate. Pair with grilled chicken or a pork tenderloin. Drink: 2020-2023. 573683 12.90% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. February 19, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
LeftField Gisborne Albariño 2019, Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand: I love Albariño and I love this 100% Albariño from Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand. Leftfield 2019 is rich and weighty with ripe peach, lemon curd, fine herb fresh and so zesty on the palate. Chill and enjoy now with seafood. Drink: 2021-2022. 498690 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. May 12, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Beyra Vinhos De Altitude 2019, Beira Interior, Beiras D.O.C., Portugal: From Portugal's Beira Interior, Beyra Vinhos De Altitude 2019is fantastic value under $15. A dry, fresh and zesty blend of 50% Siria and 50% Fonte white wine grapes grown in high altitude, cooler climate vineyard sites. Surrounded by the Estrela, Marofa and Malcata mountains, the vineyards reach over 750 metres. Bright with fresh peach, soft tropical fruit, citrus zest, fine herb and white pepper flavours on the palate. Best in its youth, chill and pour with grilled fish and prawns. Drink: 2021-2023. 380824 12% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. March 5, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay 2019, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: This is a full-bodied, rich and lush 100% Chardonnay with citrus, tropical fruit, ripe apple, butterscotch, toasty oak spice and vanilla flavours creamy and lemon zesty on the palate. Drink: 2021-2024. 328559 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 10, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
The Fishwives Club Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Western Cape, South Africa Drink: 2021-2023. 15943 12.50% D 750 mL  $11.90. January 1, 2020 Full Review
Follas Novas Albariño 2019, Rías Baixas D.O., Spain: A bright and zesty Albariño with citrus-lime zest, green apple, fine herbs and briny mineral flavours on the palate. Pour with calamari, crab cakes and fish tacos. Drink: 2021-2022. 488981 12.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. January 19, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

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