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Pelee Island Winery Late Harvest Riesling 2018, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Pelee Island Winery Late Harvest 2018 Riesling is great value at $16. Produced from sustainably-grown grapes, the wine is off-dry, medium-bodied and mouth-watering with honeysuckle, golden delicious apple, peach, Meyer lemon and baking spice aromas and flavours generous on the palate. Chill and enjoy with a grilled pork tenderloin or a creamy lemon cheesecake. Drink: 2022-2024. 136010 12% M 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. November 5, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Willm Reserve Pinot Blanc 2021, Alsace A.C., France: Willm Réserve 2021 Pinot Blanc is a super fresh and supple Alsatian Pinot Blanc; dry, medium-bodied with spring florals, white-fleshed stone fruit, lemon zest, blanched almond aromas and flavours silky, fresh and lingering on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with pan-fried Walleye filets topped with buttery toasted slivered almonds and a squeeze of lemon juice. Drink: 2023-2025. 667774 12.40% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. September 23, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Milcampos Viñas Viejas Tempranillo 2019, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: From Bodegas La Milagrosa in the Ribera Del Duero wine region, Milcampos Vinas Viejas 2019 Tempranillo is produced from 50-plus year old vines. Inky ruby in the glass, look for dark berry, cherry, dried herbs, cracked pepper spice flavours concentrated on the palate with a lingering mocha finish and balanced with bright acidity. Tannins are velvety. Drink: 2023-2028. 30229 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 23, 2023 Best Value Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger 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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