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Wolf Blass Yellow Label Chardonnay 2015, Padthaway Adelaide Hills, Australia: A full-bodied, balanced Australian Chardonnay with classic aromas of green apple and toasty oak. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2015-2019. 226860 13% D 750 mL  $18.00 Score: 89/100. January 26, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
[yellow tail] Chardonnay 2016, South Australia, Australia: A full-bodied Australian Chardonnay with aromas of toasty oak, butterscotch and green apple. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2016-2018. 627802 13% D 750 mL  $13.00 Score: 85/100. February 7, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Colio Estate Wines Bricklayer's Predicament Chardonnay Pinot Grigio 2015, Harrow, Ontario VQA, Canada: A soft, subtle white wine without a lot of acidity and subtle notes of white melon and white apricot. Dry. The founders of this winery were Italian bricklayers, thus the name. The winery is located on the shores of Lake Erie in southwestern Ontario. Pair with light seafood dishes. Drink: 2015-2018. 371567 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. February 18, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review
Errázuriz Estate Series Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Terrific value for this vibrant, come-alive Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. Great aperitif or companion to seafood. Aromas of fresh gooseberry, grass, lime and lemon. Drink: 2016-2018. 263574 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review
Cono Sur Bicicleta Pinot Noir Rosé 2015, Bio Bio Valley, Chile: Pretty with light florals and wild field strawberries on the nose. Insanely great price. Serve as a chilled aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2015-2017. 318014 13% D 750 mL  $9.95 Score: 87/100. June 9, 2016 Best Value Rosé Wine. Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Man Vintners Free-Run Steen Chenin Blanc 2015, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa: Vibrant South African white wine made from the country's aromatic and iconic Chenin Blanc grape, called Steen in the country. It's made from the winery's first, most flavourful and delicate free-run juice. This wine has lime energy and lift. Some green apple through the mid-palate with some white melon on a long finish. Amazing for the price point! Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2016-2018. 126847 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. January 12, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Ravenswood Vintners Blend Old Vine Zinfandel 2013, California, United States: Juicy, smooth and supple Californian Zin, with fleshy black plums and blackberries and just enough of a smoky weave. Perfect for barbecued meats. Drink: 2014-2018. 359257 14% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. December 3, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review

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