Matias Riccitelli The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree Torrontés 2020, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: From the Uco Valley, Matias Riccitelli's The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree 2020 Torrontés is a medium-bodied white wine produced from 40-year-old vines. Floral on the nose with white rose petals, fresh and fruity with rose petals, ripe citrus, white peach flavours crisp and creamy on the palate. Matías Riccitelli, son of the legendary Argentine winemaker Jorge Riccitelli, is the "apple" in this case. Matias used his experience, knowledge and passion to set up his own winery in 2009. Drink: 2022-2023. 24882 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. July 16, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Catena Appellation Chardonnay 2020, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina: Catena Appellation 2020 Chardonnay is a fragrant Argentinean Chard with ripe apricot, peach, Meyer lemon aromas and is dry, medium-plus-bodied and toasty on the palate with ripe stone fruit, dried pineapple, citrus zest, nutty and smoky flavours with a lingering flinty mineral finish. Elegant, complex and nicely done. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2024. 10964 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 13, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Dirty Laundry Vineyard Unoaked Chardonnay 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: From the Okanagan Valley wine region in British Columbia, Dirty Laundry 2018 unoaked Chardonnay. The grapes for this wine are fermented and aged in stainless-steel tanks to retain all the tangy fruit freshness and flavours on this zesty white. Look for crisp green apple, lemon zest, tropical fruit and stony mineral flavours vibrant on the palate. Chill and pour it with creamy cheeses. Drink: 2022-2023. 22686 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 13, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Flat Rock Unplugged Unoaked Chardonnay 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula wine region, Flat Rock Unplugged 2020 Chardonnay is dry, medium-bodied and produced from sustainably-grown wine grapes. This is an unoaked Chard, fresh with ripe pear, white-fleshed peach, lime-lemon zest, crisp mineral flavours and a mouth-watering finish. Drink: 2021-2024. 68015 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. August 13, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2019, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Casas del Bosque Gran Reserva 2019 Pinot Noir is produced from sustainably grown grapes from the winery's estate vineyard. Look for bright and fresh raspberry, cherry and toasty oak spice flavours on this generous PN produced by Meinard Bloem. The wine was aged up to six months in American oak (20% new) and French oak barrels. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2025. 525022 14.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 89/100. August 27, 2022 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2021, Limari Valley D.O., Chile: From the Limari Valley, Medalla Real Gran Reserva 2021 Chardonnay is produced by Santa Rita. A beautifully balanced classic Chilean Chardonnay with grapes sourced from vines growing in alluvial and calcareous soils on the terraces of the Limarí River, not far from the Pacific Ocean. Dry, medium-bodied with well-defined tropical fruit flavours, briny mineral notes, soft citrus, creamy, long and lush on the palate. The finished wine spent nine months in previous use oak barrels giving the wine roundness and depth. Drink: 2022-2024. 398503 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. August 13, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Thierry Delaunay Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Touraine, Loire A.P., France: From Touraine in the Loire wine region, Thierry Delaunay 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is dry, medium-bodied with gooseberry, grassy, fine herbs, citrus, stony mineral flavours and tropical fruit notes brilliant on the palate. The Delaunay family have been making wine in the Loire for five generations. Touraine is often referred to as "the garden of France" for its beautiful landscapes and picturesque châteaux. Drink: 2022-2024. 391847 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 4, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Fattoria di Basciano Chianti Rufina 2018, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Basciano Rufina 2018 is a classic, full-bodied Chianti produced from mostly Sangiovese grapes with a splash of Colorino. Look for ripe red cherry, sous bois, savoury herbs, dark chocolate, fine herb and lingering toasty oak flavours long and satisfying on the palate. Pair with rich meaty dishes with a sun-dried tomato sauce. Drink or hold. Drink: 2022-2030. 68163 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. August 13, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Bollina Cosmo Nero d'Avola Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Sicily I.G.T., Italy: From the Sicily wine region, Cosmo 2018 is a rich and robust 55% Cabernet Sauvignon 45% Nero d'Avola red wine blend and is dry, full-bodied and concentrated on the palate with blackberry fruit, ripe dark plum compote, savoury herbs and dark spices. Tannins are velvety. Pour with roast pheasant or grilled game sausages. Drink: 2022-2025. 14197 14.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 88/100. July 15, 2022 Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

Vesevo Beneventano Falanghina 2020, Beneventano, Campania I.G.T., Italy: From the Beneventano, Campania wine region, Vesevo 2020 Falanghina is sourced form wine grapes 450-550 metres above sea level with cooling breezes off the Bay of Naples. This same breeze has, over the centuries, blown volcanic ash from Vesuvius inland giving the soil a volcanic character rich in minerals and trace elements. Wine grapes underwent low-temperature fermentation to fresh aromas and flavours on the palate. Vesevo is dry, medium-bodied with fresh white florals, pear, apple, mineral and citrus flavours crisp on the palate. Chill and enjoy on its own or with grilled seafood dishes. Excellent value under $18. Drink: 2022-2024. 289538 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. July 16, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Curatolo Arini Grillo 2019, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Curatolo Arini 2019 Grillo is great value under $15. From the Sicily wine region, this is a zesty white wine with citrus, fine herb, subtle stone fruit, white pepper spice and briny mineral flavours savoury and zesty on the palate. Drink: 2022-2024. 23915 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. August 13, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Messer del Fauno Nero d'Avola 2020, Sicily D.O.C., Italy: Messer Del Fauno 2020 is a great value Nero D'avola under $15 from the Sicily wine region. Full-bodied, spicy, plushy and generous with ripe blackberry jam, dark plum, dried herbs with a lingering toasty, spicy finish. Pour with grilled meats or tourtiere. Drink: 2022-2026. 538132 13% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. August 13, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review

Mud House Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Marlborough, South Island wine region, Mud House 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is fragrant with white grapefruit and white melon aromas; dry, medium-bodied and vibrant with grapefruit, nectarine, melon, fine herb and lime zest flavours long on the palate. Drink: 2022-2024. 190454 13% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 13, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Maria Papoila Loureiro Alvarinho 2021, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal: Maria Papoila 2021 is a zesty Loureiro and Alvarinho white wine blend from the Vinho Verde wine region. The wine is vibrant, youthful and medium-bodied with lime zest, orchard fruit, ripe apricot and fine herbs flavours with a subtle spritz and a mouth-watering finish. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from vines grown in granitic soils in the rainy northwestern corner of Portugal. Chill and enjoy with seafood dishes, calamari or fish tacos. Drink: 2022-2024. 408146 11.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. December 3, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Warwick Professor Black Pitch Black 2017, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: From the Stellenbosch wine region, Warwick Estate Professor Black Pitch Black 2017 is a great value red wine blend; rich and bold with equal amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and a splash of Cinsault in this vintage. Look for ripe and juicy flavours of blackberry, red cherry, red berry, cinnamon and anise spice with judicious oak treatment (20% new). Lovely now, but can easily cellar for five years. Drink: 2022-2026. 24250 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 13, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Bon Courage Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Robertson W.O., South Africa: Great value on this dry, full-bodied Bon Courage Estate 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Robertson wine region. Juicy with black currant, cassis, toasty oak spice concentrated and rounded on the palate. Aged in 100% new oak. Drink: 2022-2026. 15763 13.60% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 13, 2022 Best Value Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

Mullineux Kloof Street Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2021, Swartland W.O., South Africa: From the Swartland wine region, Mullineux Kloof Street 2021 Chenin Blanc is Kloof Street's second label from Mullineux Wines. Grapes are sourced from schist and granite soils from 40-year-old vines. Dry, full-bodied and fresh with ripe pear, quince, beeswax, citrus zest and briny mineral, mouth-filling flavours balanced with juicy acidity on the palate. Chill and enjoy with roast chicken dishes. Drink: 2022-2026. 706290 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. July 16, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review