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Flat Rock Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Hailing from one of Niagara's top producers, this full-bodied white wine with lovely aromas of fresh peach wrapped in just the right amount toasty oak. Balanced and generous with green apple and hazelnut aromas. This is what cool-climate chardonnay is meant to be. Pair with corn dishes and roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2016. 286278 12.80% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. January 4, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: One of New Zealand's best known (and most loved) Sauvignon Blancs, Kim Crawford delivers well above it's price point. This half bottle size is great when you only want a couple of glasses of wine, and it offers terrific lemon and lime brightness. The full bottle size is also available in liquor stores now. Winemaker Anthony blends different vineyard parcels of the grapes, like they do in Champagne to create more complexity and interesting flavours. Drink: 2013-2015. 160085 13% XD 375 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 24, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Lanzerac Chardonnay 2011, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa: White peach and baked bread on the nose from toasty oak aging and balanced fruit maturation. Good tension here. Full-bodied and tasty. Excellent price. Finishes with ginger, clover and citrus. Drink: 2013-2016. 971929 12.20% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. June 7, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Beaulieu Vineyards Coastal Estates Chardonnay 2011, California, United States: A full-bodied, buttery chardonnay with aromas of white peach, green apple, toffee and butterscotch. Rich and and round. Great price for Californian chardonnay. Drink: 2013-2016. 234435 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. April 12, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Santa Barbara Winery Chardonnay 2012, Santa Barbara County, California, United States: Santa Barbara is a glorious southern Californian winemaking region to explore both in the glass and on vacation. This chardonnay is full-bodied with ripe tree fruit and toasty oak aromas, brought forth under the masterful hand of winemaker Bruce McGuire. Try it with pasta in cream sauce. Drink: 2014-2019. 989152 13.80% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

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