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Matt's Value White Wine Holiday Picks

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La Frenz Estate Winery Chardonnay 2012, Naramata Bench, BC VQA, Canada Drink: 2013-2016. 716639 13% D 750 mL  $22.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Rosewood Süssreserve Riesling 2012, Beamsville Bench, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2014-2018. 258806 11.20% M 750 mL  $14.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Rosewood Estates Winery Estate Riesling 2011, Beamsville Bench, ON, Canada Drink: 2013-2018. 12% D  $16.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Rosewood Estates Winery & Meadery Select Sémillon 2012, Beamsville Bench, Ontario VQA, Canada Drink: 2014-2019. 15% D 750 mL  $18.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Hinterland Sparkling Wine Whitecap Method Charmat 2012, VQA, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada: A crisp and refreshing sparkling wine from one of Prince Edward County's emerging stars. This winery focuses on sparkling wine and that dedication shows in the glass. Aromas of green apple and freshly baked bread, with a lively finish. Drink: 2013-2017. 332809 12% XD 750 mL  $22.00 Score: 90/100. December 7, 2013 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Rosewood Estates Winery & Meadery Sémillon 2011, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: This single-vineyard, 100% Semillon is very pleasant with lovely notes of white peach and apricot. Soft acidity and medium-bodied. It's an amazingly lovely aperitif. Try it with seafood. Drink: 2013-2015. 177758 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. June 22, 2013 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Tollgate Chardonnay 2011, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada Drink: 2013-2015. 13% D 750 mL  $22.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Dr. Loosen Dr. L Sparkling Riesling, Deutscher Sekt, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany: Fans of Dr. L Riesling will lap this bubbly up, literally! It's fresh and crisp with lovely white peach and toasty pear notes. And my goodness, the price: you can't beat it. Is it a typo? Stock up for your weddings and big parties now. Try with fresh steam lobster and a marriage proposal. Drink: 2012-2015. 296095 12% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. February 2, 2013 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Ruffino Prosecco, Tuscany, Italy: A fresh, crisp, vibrant Italian sparkling wine with attractive aromas of freshly cut lemon and lime. This Prosecco makes for a wonderful aperitif or pair it with seafood, shellfish and friend chicken. Drink: 2016-2019. 467811 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Freixenet Carta Nevada Brut Cava, Penedes, Spain: Crisp and toasty at a terrific price for sparkling wine! Great for parties and large gatherings. 216887 11.50% D 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 88/100. September 4, 2017 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review

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