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Marques cads concha Concha Toro 2012  . March 1, 2012 Full Review
Famiglia Bianchi Chardonnay 2014, San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina: Lovely Argentine Chardonnay, especially for the price! Rich and round white wine, with green apple aromas and a toasty goodness. The grapes for this Chardonnay were handpicked and then the wine was barrel-fermented for extra creaminess and texture. There's some golden lemon notes on the finish. Lots of toasty oak. Leaves you longing for more. Produced by Valentín Bianchi, this is an amazing robust Chardonnay for the money! The grapes are hand-picked and the wine is 100% barrel fermented for 8 months. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2014-2017. 1461 14% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. May 2, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Enchanting Feta Cheese Wine Full Review
Robert Oatley Vineyards Signature Series Riesling 2013, Great Southern, Western Australia, Australia: What an exquisite Australian Riesling! Lovely aromas of lemon and lime sunshine with just a hint of white flowers underneath and the great kind of flint stone and petrol (trust me). Fresh and crisp. Perfect for seafood. Pair with vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2013-2019. 357426 12% D 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. May 2, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Chateau Tanunda Barossa Tower Shiraz Primitivo 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: A luscious, full-bodied Australian red wine blend of Shiraz and Primitivo grapes. This winery was established in 1890, one of the oldest in the Barossa Valley and is owned by the Geber family. Grapes are sourced throughout the valley from the estate's growers to create a tapestry blend. They are de-stemmed, not crushed, vinified separately with regular hand plunging to extract colour and flavour, then basket pressed with a full malolactic fermentation. Pair this lovely red with hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2012-2017. 281048 14.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 7, 2015 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Perrin & Fils Réserve Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2014, Côtes du Rhône A.C., France: Lovely southern French white wine from the Rhone Valley! Not too oaky or fruity... just a delicious blend of earth and sunshine. Full-bodied with layers of Asian pear and a hint of smoke in this AC wine. Lots of energy and character in this Old World charmer. Primarily made from the Grenache Blanc grape, with some smoke and melon on the finish. Great price. Lovely lick of lime zest on the finish. Pair with pasta or seafood in a cream sauce. Drink: 2016-2018. 499509 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. June 13, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Happy Hawaiian Pizza Wine Full Review
Opawa Pinot Gris 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Dry and mouth-watering with good acidity in this New Zealand white wine made from Pinot Gris grapes. Aromas of chives and lime. Pair with mussels and oysters. Drink: 2014-2017. 408625 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. May 2, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
El Bufón Verdejo 2013, Rueda D.O., Spain: Lemon fresh and zesty. Perfect aperitif to sip on yonder sunny deck. Pair with fresh seafood or shellfish. Great price. Drink: 2013-2017. 405969 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. May 2, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

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