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Hewitson Gun Metal Riesling 2022, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: Hewitson Gun Metal 2022 Riesling is graceful, austere, edgy and elegant with bright apple, briny mineral and citrusy flavours lithe and lingering on the palate. Drink or cellar to 2035. Drink: 2023-2035. 30581 12.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. July 20, 2024 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Mission Hill Reserve Pinot Gris 2022, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Mission Hill Reserve 2022 Pinot Gris is dry, medium-bodied and fresh. Grapes for this vintage were sourced from Oliver, Black Sage and Naramata Ranch in the Okanagan Valley wine region in British Columbia. Each vineyard has a unique microclimate with the resulting wine fresh and fragrant with cantaloupe, almond, lemongrass and stony mineral flavours fresh on the palate. Enjoy it with veggie and chicken kebabs from the grill. Drink: 2024-2026. 537076 13.90% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 90/100. July 6, 2024 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Summerhill Pyramid Winery Organic Gewurztraminer 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: A light-bodied, floral BC Gewurztraminer with aromas of lilies, spices, lychee and rosewater. Pair with mild curries. Drink: 2018-2021. 12.50% MD 750 mL  $20.00 Score: 90/100. October 1, 2019 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Two Sisters Vineyards Lush Sparkling Rosé, Niagara River, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A robust rose sparkling wine from Niagara with attractive notes of field raspberries and strawberries. Toasty and well-structured with a refreshing finish. Drink: 2020-2024. 13% D 750 mL  $54.00 Score: 89/100. March 6, 2020 Full Review
Two Sisters Vineyards Riesling 2018, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Two Sisters Vineyards 2018 Riesling is a juicy, zesty blend of Riesling from Wismer-Foxcroft Vineyard on the Twenty Mile Bench and Lenko Vineyard on the Beamsville Bench. Fragrant with spring florals, lime zest, grapefruit, stony mineral aromas and flavours on the palate. Very lively and moreish. Drink or hold. Pour with grilled pork chops or mild vegetable curries. Drink: 2021-2032. 20413 10.20% M 750 mL  $35.00 Score: 92/100. October 1, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Mission Hill Reserve Pinot Gris 2021, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada: Mission Hill Reserve 2021 Pinot Gris is produced from grapes sourced from Oliver and Naramata wine regions in British Columbia. Dry, medium-bodied , so fresh and bright with ripe apple, peach, citrus zest, ginger and white pepper flavours silky on the palate. A portion of the wine was fermented in French oak barrels giving the wine a lovely structured roundness. Chill and enjoy it with poached salmon in a rich lemon butter white wine sauce. Drink: 2023-2025. 537076 13.90% D 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 88/100. January 21, 2023 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
The Calling Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2021, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: The Calling Dutton Ranch 2021 Chardonnay is a classic Russian River Valley Chard with poise and elegance, fresh on the nose with warm white florals; rich, full and fresh on the palate with ripe stone fruit, pear, lemon curd and toasty oak spice flavours that linger on a mineral note. Drink: 2023-2025. 613729 14.30% D 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 91/100. May 13, 2023 Top Rated White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review

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