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Josef Chromy Riesling 2008, Tasmania, Australia: Lovely white flowers, white peach and lime zest! Medium-bodied with just a touch of sweetness. Absolutely divine! 162966 12.70% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 90/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review
Josef Chromy Pinot Gris 2008, Tasmania, Australia: A straight-forward, refreshing white with white, lime and lemon zest. Mouth-watering. Great aperitif. 162974 13.60% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 88/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review
Closson Chase Vineyard Chardonnay 2007, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A sublimely concentrated and voluptuous white wine: This is clearly one of Canada's benchmark Chardonnays. The nose offers enticing aromas of baked apples, hazelnut, toasted almond, green apple and Asian pear. Layer after layer unfurls on the palate. Dive in and don't look back! Drink: 2010-2015. 148866 12.80% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. April 17, 2010 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chardonnay 2013, Okanagan Valley, BC VQA, Canada: Round and rich with attractive golden appear and yellow pear aromas and flavours. Almost full-bodied with a mouth-filling roundness. Pair with scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, pasta with tomato sauce, pork tenderloin. Drink: 2013-2018. 377770 13% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Caliterra Tributo Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2008, Casablanca Valley, Chile: A pleasant, well-rounded Chardonnay with notes of green apples and vanilla smoke. 144709 13.50% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review
Francis Blanchet Calcite Pouilly-Fumé 2008, A.C., Loire, France: Incredibly mouth-watering and juicy due to grapefruit-like acidity. Wonderfully refreshing; this wine does need food. Zesty notes of lime and green apples. 12013 12.80% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 87/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review
Les Coteaux Tufiers Demi-Sec Vouvray, Boutinot Chenin Blanc 2008, A.C., Loire, France: An extremely delicious white with lovely aromas of ripe peach, pear and luscious tree fruit. A touch of sweetness allows this pair with medium curries and dishes with a hint of sweetness like glazed ham. 57018 12% MD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review
Marcel Deiss Pinot D'alsace 2004, A.C. , Anjou, Alsace, France: Complex, layered and concentrated with alluring aromas of apricot, white peach, almond and Asian pear. Full-bodied and beautifully textured. The grapes for this wine were farmed biodynamically which is organic plus more care and attention. 165365 13% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review
Martin Steimer Gewurztraminer 2008, A.C., Alsace, France: Very well made and a classic of its type: rose petals, lychee, baking spices, Asian pear. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering. Lovely! 709790 13.30% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review
St. Antony 483 Dry Riesling 2008, Q.B.A., Rheinhessen, Germany: Zesty limes, chives, green apples and some flinty stone. Dry and mouth-watering. Yes! 160622 12.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review
Filippino Moscato D'asti 2008, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Stunningly beautiful! I beg you to try this. Low alcohol, packed with flavour: ripe peach, orange peel and floral notes. A touch of sweetness and effervescence. Gorgeous! 729160 5.50% MS 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. April 17, 2010 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Terrific grassy goodness with herbal notes and a backdrop of chives and green apples. Medium-bodied and very food friendly. Incredible price! 686675 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 17, 2010 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Jackson Estate Stitch Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Big acidic attack so be sure to pair this with food, especially a vegetarian dish or vegetables or seafood. Grassy green fields of flavour. 963124 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review
Muralhas de Monção Adega Cooperative Regional De Monção Vinho Verde 2012, Sub-Região De Monção D.O.C., Portugal: Refreshing white wine with distinctive white grapefruit and white pepper notes. No oak. Crisp, clean and pure with a laser-like focus and intensity. Good aperitif, but better companion to seafood and salads. Drink: 2013-2015. 217595 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 86/100. April 26, 2014 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Leira Pazo Pondal Albariño 2010, D.O., Rías Baixas, Spain: Crisp and refreshing with lemon and grapefruit aromas. If you like pinot grigio, give this a try. Very food friendly. Drink: 2012-2014. 115816 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. March 17, 2012 Full Review
Franciscan Chardonnay 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States: Big, buttery, oaky Chardonnay. Good ole Chard for when you want to slip into your comfy jeans and play country music and have yourself a corn roast in the backyard. 496125 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 89/100. April 17, 2010 Full Review

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