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Robert Oatley Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2010, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Come alive aromas and flavours of lime and white grapefruit! It's time to savour life and whatever dish is beside your glass. Medium-bodied, refreshing and dry. This also makes a lovely aperitif. Drink: 2013-2015. 159806 12.20% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 25, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Mission Hill Family Estate Five Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2011, Okanagan Valley VQA, BC, Canada: Fresh melon dusted with fascinating spice and ginger aromas. Medium-bodied and very refreshing. Drink: 2012-2014. 776545995001 12% D 750 mL  $15.99 Score: 89/100. June 22, 2012 Full Review
Inniskillin Niagara Estate Pinot Grigio 2012, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario VQA, Canada: Extremely refreshing and crisp with a nice citrus-melon lift through the mid-palate. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Lemon refreshment on the finish. Perfect with seafood, salads and sunny decks. Drink: 2012-2015. 348979 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. July 16, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Concha y Toro Trio Reserva Chardonnay Pinot Grigio Pinot Blanc 2013, Casablanca Valley, Chile: This spritely Chilean white wine is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Blanc grapes. Peach and lime notes give refreshment while there’s a satisfying underlay of toasty oak. Pair with summer evenings on the deck and grilled chicken on the barbecue. Drink: 2013-2017. 433938 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. June 13, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Santa Carolina Reserva Merlot 2015, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Juicy and full-bodied with supple, smooth texture. Blackberries and black plums. Drink: 2015-2019. 324590 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. September 29, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2015, Alto Adige Trentino, Italy: No wonder this is one of the most popular Italian Pinot Grigios in the liquor store! Clean and crisp with lime zest and lemongrass. Lovely as an aperitif or pair with fresh seafood dishes. Drink: 2015-2018. 106450 12.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio 2015, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Cool climate viticulture from the North Island shows through in this zesty Pinot Grigio. Bone-dry with lime lift through the mid-palate. Good mouth-watering acidity for seafood or an aperitif. Zippy and refreshing with aromas of lime and grapefruit. Ends on an up note of lime and lemon zest and springtime energy. Drink: 2015-2017. 326090 12% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 9, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Oyster Bay Chardonnay 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: Buttery and rich, yet balanced with racy acidity on the palate of this delicious New Zealand Chardonnay. Green apple goodness wrapped in vanilla spice. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2014-2017. 326728 13.70% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. June 5, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Estancia Pinot Grigio 2014, California, United States: Crisp, fresh and clean with aromas of lime and lemon zest. Great aperitif or companion to seafood, salads and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2016-2018. 418285 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. January 11, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

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