Fifth Leg Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Western Australia, Australia: Crisp and clean with lime and citrus notes, not very grassy. Refreshing on its own or with field greens or spinach quiche. Drink: 2012-2014. 212613 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. March 7, 2013 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Loimer Grüner Veltliner 2011, Kamptal D.A.C., Austria: Green apple and lime refreshment: clean, crisp and pure. Great aperitif or companion to seafood and salads. Medium-bodied. Drink: 2013-2016. 142240 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. March 16, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Salomon-Undhof Wieden & Berg Tradition Grüner Veltliner 2011, D.A.C., Kremstal, Austria: Intense lime laser focus and clarity with terrific mouth-watering acidity for food, from vegetarian to seafood. Medium-bodied, clean and crisp. Some white pepper on the finish. Drink: 2012-2015. 24635 12% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 16, 2013 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Trius Hillebrand Winery Pinot Grigio 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: A light, refreshing and mouth-watering white from winemaker Craig MacDonald. Lovely lifted aromas of lime and lemon zest makes this a great aperitif. Great concentration yet it's not heavy in the slightest. The wine was cool- fermented in stainless steel to preserve its fresh fruit purity. Pair with salads and seafood. Drink: 2013-2015. 561076 12.70% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. January 5, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand: Classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from one of the country's best producers. Crisp, zippy notes of gooseberry and fresh cut grass on the nose open up with green apple, chives and lemongrass on the palate. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. This wine makes an excellent companion to many dishes from pork chops to seafood, as well as a lovely aperitif. Drink: 2012-2014. 35386 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. March 30, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand: Crisp and zesty with come-alive aromas and flavours of lime and lemongrass. Medium-bodied, no oak. Excellent aperitif or companion to many dishes from seafood to vegetarian. Drink: 2012-2014. 619452 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Morgadio Da Torre Alvarinho, Sogrape Vinhos Vinho Verde 2011, D.O.C., Vinho Verde, Portugal: Melon fresh and mouth-watering: more personality than most vinho verdes I've tasted. Great aperitif. Drink: 2012-2014. 960955 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. July 21, 2012 Full Review

Quinta Da Lixa Pouco Comum Alvarinho 2011, Vinho Regional Minho, Vinho Verde, Portugal: Lovely, light and simple with delightful melon and apricot aromas and flavours. Terrific for glazed ham and light curries. Drink: 2013-2016. 316968 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. March 2, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review