Rosehall Run Rosehall Vineyard Chardonnay 2011, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely cool-climate chardonnay that offers generous aromas of melon, peach and toffee yet is also racy and balanced. One of my favourite producers in Prince Edward County. Drink: 2013-2017. 326512 12.70% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Gorgeous Gift Wine Full Review

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

Niagara College Teaching Winery Barrel Fermented Donald J.P. Ziraldo Vineyard Chardonnay 2010, St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: This is a VQA wine. One of Niagara's best producers of Chardonnay! Buttery, round goodness with aromas of ripe peaches and pears. Oak is well integrated and the wine overall is very balanced. Full-bodied with creamy texture. Drink: 2013-2017. 40634 13% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. February 1, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Gray Monk Estate Winery Unwooded Chardonnay 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Good acidity and freshness: Asian pear and green apple notes, no oak. The grapes are grown on vineyards perched above Lake Okanagan, 3 minutes and 19 seconds north of the 50th latitude according to the back label. (Yes, I read those.) Drink: 2013-2016. 303743 12.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. April 26, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Hinterbrook Winery Barrel Fermented Reserve Chardonnay 2011, Niagara Lakeshore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Toasted almond and hazelnut on the nose from generous yet judicious oak barrel aging. Fleshy white peach and pear notes emerge on the palate of this full-bodied, luscious cool-climate Chardonnay. This winery is famous for it's sparkling wines but here we are with a lovely still white. Fermented in French oak barrels and aged 13 months sur lie (on its yeast). A must for veal scaloppini. Drink: 2013-2016. 292375 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

La Carte Lieu-Dit Mâcon-Lugny, Cave De Lugny Chardonnay 2011, Burgundy A.C., France: This spritely, single vineyard Old World Chardonnay brings with it a fresh spring day in a sun-dappled orchard of white peaches brushed with spring rain. Lovely. Medium-bodied and perfect for seafood dishes. Vibrant minerality that's perfect for sushi and goat cheese. Drink: 2013-2017. 365007 13% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 88/100. April 26, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Caves Des Vignerons De Buxy Montagny Les Chaniots 1Er Cru Chardonnay 2010, Burgundy, A.C., France: Very balanced and delicious chardonnay with just a touch of oak evident in the toasted almond aromas. Green apple freshness through the mid-palate. Medium-bodied. Perfect with roast chicken. Drink: 2013-2017. 159020 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 89/100. January 24, 2015 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Domaine Les Grands Bois Cuvée Maximilien Cairanne 2012, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, A.C., France: This full-bodied French red wine offers seductive blackberry liqueur aromas and flavours and a ultra-velvet texture on the tongue. So delicious. No oak, just incredible fruit flavour. Pair with a pepper steak. Drink: 2014-2020. 286336 14.50% D 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. February 21, 2015 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

Kumeu River Wines Maté's Vineyard Chardonnay 2010, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand: Spectacular, full-bodied white wine that has everything! Loving this all the way to the last drop. Mouth-watering yet lusciously rich. Aromas of white pear, Asian pear and freshly baked bread. Toasted almond finish. Perfect. Drink: 2013-2018. 204032 13.50% XD 750 mL  $47.95 Score: 95/100. February 15, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay 2013, Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, East Coast, New Zealand: Fresh and crisp with no oak. Citrus character from Hawke's Bay combines with tropical fruit from Marlborough. Malolactic fermentation with 7 months on the lees to impart richness and creaminess: gives the impression of oak without the heaviness. Butterscotch notes but still ultra-fresh fruit.  Refute the notion of ABC (Anything But Chardonnay), a movement started against Chardonnay for being too heavy: this wine will convince you otherwise. Try it with fresh seafood. Drink: 2014-2017. 991950 14% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. August 15, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay 2012, Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, South Africa: Spectacular! Rich, concentrated and hedonistic, yet with a nervy edge in this South African Chardonnay. A chardonnay lover's chardonnay. Perfectly balanced between luscious ripe peach and green apple, toasty oak and a nervy seam of acidity for a range of dishes, from roast chicken to seafood. Please bring some the next time you drop by. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2018. 931006 13% XD 750 mL  $32.95 Score: 93/100. July 5, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review