Wakefield Winery Estate Label Chardonnay 2021, Padthaway Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Wakefield Estate Label 2021 Chardonnay is a great value, cool-climate Clare Valley Estate Chard under $17. Juicy and creamy with ripe peach, tropical fruit, citrus zest and toasty, spicy flavours balanced with fresh acidity on the palate. A portion of the grapes for this Chardonnay were barrel-fermented and the wine was matured for eight months in French oak barrels. Food versatile, the wine is a perfect foil for sauteed scallops in a lemon butter sauce. This vintage was awarded Double Gold at the 2022 China Wine & Spirits Awards. Drink: 2022-2025. 711556 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. July 22, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Wayne Gretzky Estates Okanagan Pinot Grigio 2019, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Vibrant, mouth-watering and refreshing, this BC Pinot Grigio is a great aperitif or companion to seafood. Light-bodied without any heavy oak. Great price! Drink: 2021-2023. 12.40% D 750 mL  $14.99 Score: 89/100. April 1, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Lakeview Wine Co. Mindful Pinot Grigio, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Mindful Pinot Grigio is a fresh low alcohol Niagara white wine from Lakeview Wine Co. Peach and green apple aromas carry nicely with the clean light finish. Also a great value less than $15. Pair with grilled chicken. 25461 8% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. April 1, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Creekside Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Crisp, clean and refreshing Niagara Sauvignon Blanc that leans more to the lime-citrus style than grassy-herbal. Mouth-watering and fresh. Perfect for seafood or shellfish. Drink: 2022-2024. 620724 12.70% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. October 6, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Great Goat Cheese Wine Full Review

Marynissen Chardonnay 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Marynissen 2020 Chardonnay is fragrant with sun-kissed white florals, baked apple, pear, apricot, tropical fruit, vanilla and caramel flavours generous, fresh with a lingering mineral kiss on the palate. Produced by one of Ontario's pioneering producers of Chardonnay, Niagara winery founders John and Adrianna Marynissen planted the vines for these vinifera grapes back in 1975. Drink: 2023-2025. 907683 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. January 7, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Featherstone Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Featherstone 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is fragrant with white florals and is dry, mouth-watering and intense with fresh apple, pear, stone fruit, fresh-cut grass, grapefruit and citrus zest flavours lingering on a mineral note. Produced from stainless-steel-fermented and barrel-fermented fruit. Featherstone winemaker and co-owner David Johnson worked a vintage in New Zealand in 2007 to learn how to make a New Zealand style Sauvignon Blanc. Drink: 2023-2024. 89011 12.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. October 7, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad 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 Côtes du Rhône Grenache Blanc Viognier 2021, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France: Produced by the Union of Côtes du Rhône Winegrowers, Les Dauphins 2021 is a vegan-friendly vibrant white blend produced from sustainably grown Grenache Blanc and Viognier sourced from the southern Rhône Valley. Excellent value at $15, look for ripe tropical fruit, grapefruit and citrus zest, ginger spice and vanilla flavours supple and smooth on the palate. The Union of Côtes du Rhône Winegrowers (UVCDR) was established in 1967. Drink: 2023-2025. 18600 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. February 4, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Mouton Cadet Bordeaux Blanc 2016, Bordeaux, France: A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes create this balanced, restrained and moderately priced white Bordeaux wine. Aromas of fresh lemon. Balanced acidity for seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2017-2020. 2527 12% XD 750 mL  $15.20 Score: 88/100. October 6, 2023 Best Value White 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

M. Chapoutier Bila-Haut Côtes du Roussillon Blanc 2021, Côtes du Roussillon, Midi A.P., France: M. Chapoutier, Bila-Haut 2021 is a fantastic value white wine blend of Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris and Macabeu sourced from the Cotes du Roussillon, Midi wine region. Produced by Michel Chapoutier, known for terroir-driven, beautifully balanced wines at a great price point. Look for summer-kissed florals, soft orange zest, peach, white pepper spice and minerally flavours zesty and long on the palate. Chill and enjoy anytime. Drink: 2022-2025. 485656 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. September 24, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Domaine Tariquet Classic Blanc 2021, Côtes de Gascogne, South West I.G.P., France: From the Côtes De Gascogne, South West France, Domaine Tariquet 2021 is a vegan-friendly and zesty 45% Ugni Blanc, 35% Colombard, 10% Gros Manseng and 10% Sauvignon Blanc produced from sustainably-grown grapes. So lovely now, the wine is dry, medium-bodied and fragrant with summer florals, lemon curd, grapefruit zest, dried fine herbs smooth and mouth filling on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with oyster poor boy sandwiches. Drink: 2022-2024. 175240 10.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. October 8, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Bougrier Muscadet Sèvre et Maine 2020, Sèvre et Maine, Loire A.P., France: From Sèvre Et Maine, Loire wine region, Bougrier 2020 Muscadet is excellent value at $16. The Bougrier family have been producing wines in the Loire for six generations. Love this elegant and briny Melon de Bourgogne with bright apple, ripe pear, citrusy flavours vibrant on the palate with a lingering briny mineral finish. Absolutely perfect for a steamed clam hot pot or mussels a la Portuguese. Drink: 2022-2024. 24610 12% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. October 22, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Paul Mas Single Vineyard Collection Reserve Viognier 2020, Nicole Vineyard, Languedoc, Pays d'Oc I.G.P., France: From Nicole Vineyard, Languedoc wine region, Paul Mas 2020 Viognier is amazing value at $15. Produced from 100% Viognier sourced from the Nicole Estate in the Pézenas commune of southern France. Floral on the nose with ripe stone fruit, honeyed pear, Meyer lemon, fine herbs, ginger spice and minerally flavours elegant and nicely balanced on the palate. Made by an iconic producer of well-crafted, quality wines at a reasonable price. Drink: 2022-2024. 370098 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. October 22, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

La Cala Vermentino di Sardegna 2021, Sardinia D.O.C., Italy: Produced by Sella & Mosca, La Cala 2021 Vermentino Di Sardegna is a vibrant northern Italian white wine produced from 100% Vermentino grapes. Vermentino thrives under the Mistral wind and its moderating influence and does well in Sardinia. Fresh on the nose with lemon zest, white peach, yellow apple and minerally aromas; dry, medium-bodied and zesty on the palate with fresh orchard fruit, white-fleshed peach, lemon zest and flinty mineral flavours. Drinking beautifully now. Drink: 2022-2023. 627067 14% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. December 3, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Rustenberg Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc 2021, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: From the Stellenbosch wine region, Rustenberg 2021 is a great value 100% Chenin Blanc at $16. Fragrant with white florals, fine herbs, orchard and tropical fruit, blanched almond, lemon-lime zest and a minerally finish vibrant on the palate. Chill and enjoy with spring salads topped with freshly steamed and chilled shrimp. Drink: 2022-2025. 698274 13.30% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. November 5, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Alvi's Drift Private Cellar Signature Range Viognier 2021, Western Cape W.O., South Africa: Alvi's Drift Private Cellar Signature Range 2021 Viognier is amazing value at $14. This vintage was the winner at the 2022 South Africa Viognier Challenge and was produced from 100% Viognier grapes. Look for ripe peach, summer-kissed florals, ginger and citrus zest flavours vibrant and on the palate. Drink: 2023-2025. 18687 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. April 15, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review

Beringer Main & Vine Pinot Grigio, California, United States: Beringer Main & Vine Pinot Grigio has lemon-lime aromas and zesty flavours. Pair with grilled chicken. . 112995 13% D 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 89/100. April 1, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Full Review