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Catena High Mountain Vines Chardonnay 2021, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Catena High Mountain Vines 2021 Chardonnay is a great value Argentinean Chard at $20. Dry, medium-plus-bodied and zesty, look for ripe peaches, apple pie, lemon curd and toasty oak spice flavours with a kiss of vanilla, creamy, fresh and lingering on the palate. About 60% of the wine was aged in French oak barrels for 10 months while the remainder saw elevage in stainless-steel tanks. Grapes are sustainably grown and were sourced from four vineyards, 950 to 1,450 metres above sea level. Chill and enjoy with roast chicken dishes. Drink: 2022-2024. 918805 14% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. July 22, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Thornbury 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is vibrant with fresh gooseberry, tropical fruits, citrus zest and fresh-cut grass and fine herb flavours lifted, tangy and finishing long on the palate. A classic Marlborough SB and crowd pleaser. Drink: 2023-2024. 734798 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. December 2, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From Marlborough, South Island, Thornbury 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is vibrant, fresh and mouth-watering with tropical fruit, citrus zest, herbal, grassy mineral notes tangy and lingering on the palate. Chill and enjoy on its own or with grilled seafood dishes. Drink: 2022-2023. 734798 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 6, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
William Hill North Coast Chardonnay 2021, California, United States: William Hill 2021 Chardonnay is fragrant with ripe apple, pear and lemon curd aromas, the wine is dry, medium-bodied and buttery with apple pie, lemon zest and baking spice flavours smooth and mouth-filling on the palate. Lovely now, chill and enjoy it with grilled chicken and seafood Alfredo dishes. Founded in 1976 by William Hill, the winery is located on a 200-acre parcel at the foot of Atlas Peak on the Silverado Bench. Drink: 2023-2024. 288555 13.80% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 10, 2024 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

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