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Cono Sur Bicicleta Reserva Viognier 2008, Colchagua Valley, Chile: A refreshing, simple white with wild field flowers, lime and apricot. Drink: 2010-2012. 64287 13.50% D 750 mL  $14.00 Score: 87/100. October 7, 2008 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Casas del Bosque Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Grassy-good with refreshing herbals aromas. Oak-free and pure. Crisp, fresh aromas of lime and grapefruit merge on the palate followed by a clean finish. Solid craftsmanship here. Try it with spinach quiche or shellfish. Drink: 2013-2015. 974717 12.50% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. January 4, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review
Zenato Pinot Grigio 2010, I.G.T., Delle Venezie, Veneto, Italy: Vintages Wine Panel: Pinot Grigio is enjoying unprecedented popularity, and Alberto and Silvano Zenato's modernist approach to winemaking has helped take the grape in exciting new directions, creating wines of considerable intensity. This refreshing version is rife with citrus, floral, pear and mineral flavours leading to a lengthy, crisp finish. My note: Crisp, dry and refreshing without any heavy oak. While melon and lime zest. Terrific aperitif or food companion. Drink: 2011-2014. 37648 12.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. October 29, 2011 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2010, Valdadige, Italy: White melon and lime zestiness. This wine is incredibly versatile with many dishes. Mouth-watering acidity also makes this a crisp, clean aperitif. Drink: 2010-2014. 106450 12% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. March 1, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Zenato Pinot Grigio 2011, I.G.T., Delle Venezie, Veneto, Italy: Clean and crisp with white melon and lime. Great aperitif. Drink: 2012-2014. 37648 12.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. August 4, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Castello di Gabbiano Gabbiano Castle Vineyard Pinot Grigio 2011, Tuscany, Italy: Light and refreshing with zesty notes of lime and white grapefruit. No heavy oak here just pure refreshment. Good value. Drink: 2012-2014. 77990 12.50%  750 mL  $17.00 Score: 87/100. January 3, 2013 Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Monkey Bay Pinot Grigio 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand: Monkey Bay is named after a bay in Marlborough, where, according to legend, a monkey once lived.Crisp, clean and refreshing. Great lime and white melon zip through the middle. Finishes lively. Great aperitif. Drink: 2013-2015. 93666 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. June 18, 2014 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
De Morgenzon Dmz Chardonnay 2012, Western Cape, South Africa: Great price for this full-bodied white wine with terrific mouth-watering acidity. This is a WO-designated wine. Lovely notes of peach, pear and green apple with just enough toasty oak. Drink: 2013-2016. 349068 13.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. January 18, 2014 Smart Buy Wine Full Review
Lion's Lair Family Reserve White Dreyer Family Named Varietal Blends-White 2012, W.O., Swartland, Coastal Region, South Africa: Very pleasant with mild aromas of white melon and pear. Medium-bodied with mouth-watering juiciness. Nice aperitif. Drink: 2013-2015. 337618 13.50% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. September 28, 2013 Best Value White Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

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