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Creekside Estate Winery Laura's White 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Lovely blend of Chardonnay, Chardonnay Musque, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Gewurztraminer, Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Gorgeous aromas of butterscotch, toasted almond and white peach. Floral notes and light spices on the finish. Try it with fresh seafood. Yum! Drink: 2013-2017. 121764 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. August 31, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Creekside Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Refreshing and herbal with lime notes. White grapefruit and passion fruit aromas on the mid-palate. Medium-bodied without any heavy oak. Drink: 2011-2013. 620724 12.70% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 87/100. January 3, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Vintage Ink Wines Rite Of Passage Chardonnay 2011, VQA, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada: A lovely butterscotch and peach note opens up to voluptuously viscous layers of ripe peach and toffee. A smoky, campfire finish is a comforting way to end as you extend your glass out for a top up. Yum! Drink: 2012-2014. 245712 14.40% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 16, 2013 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Casas del Bosque Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Grassy-good with refreshing herbals aromas. Oak-free and pure. Crisp, fresh aromas of lime and grapefruit merge on the palate followed by a clean finish. Solid craftsmanship here. Try it with spinach quiche or shellfish. Drink: 2013-2015. 974717 12.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. January 4, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review
Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio 2012, D.O.C., Südtirol-Alto Adige, Italy: Dry and refreshing with aromas of lime, grapefruit and dry white peach. Mouth-watering. This is classic northern Italian Pinot Grigio. Some white pear and stony minerality on the palate. Medium-bodied and thirst-quenching: perfect as an aperitif or companion to seafood or shellfish. Drink: 2012-2015. 954024 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. May 11, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Steve Bird Winery & Vineyards Old Schoolhouse Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, New Zealand: Terrific lime-zestiness in this citrus-herbal Sauvignon Blanc. Refreshing and zippy: classic New Zealand style. I'm so delighted that this wine is back on the shelves again as it's a classic of the Marlborough region. Top me up! Drink: 2012-2015. 178319 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 93/100. July 6, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review
Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Superb! Lovely lime lift right through the center: herbal but not grassy, more citrus. Medium-bodied and ultra-mouth-watering. Laser-like refreshment and focus with a big hug of citrus zest. Some gooseberry and lemon on the finish. Drink: 2012-2014. 9142 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 91/100. August 31, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Momo Seresin Estate Pinot Noir 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Big and juicy with pleasingly tart and vibrant cherry aromas and flavours. Mouth-watering acidity is fantastic for a range of dishes. Smooth and medium- to full-bodied. Very tasty. Absolutely needs food. Made by the film director of many famous movies, including several of the Harry Potter series. Drink: 2012-2016. 163972 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. September 28, 2013 Best Value Red Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Momo Seresin Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Herbal and refreshing with lots of mouth-watering, lime zest acidity for a range of dishes from fresh seafood to spinach quiche. There's some lemon zest on the finish. Intense, vibrant and clean. Bring it! Drink: 2013-2015. 9167 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 92/100. January 1, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy, lime-citrus and still great at this price. Lively and zesty with mouth-watering acidity. Wonderful! This is the convenient half bottle size of this popular wine. It goes down slippery fast with terrific refreshment. There's gooseberry and lime zest on the finish. Perfect for salads. Drink: 2013-2015. 199968 13% XD 375 mL  $10.95 Score: 90/100. December 7, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Terrific balance! Vibrant lime and herbal aromas along with a citrus lift and lemon brightness on a refreshing finish. Great aperitif or food companion to salads, seafood and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2012-2014. 278556 13% D 750 mL  $22.00 Score: 92/100. July 21, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review

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