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Flourish Wines Rose 2010, V.Q.A. Ontario, Canada: Field-ripe strawberries with a fleshy touch of sweetness. Juicy and refreshing. Perfect for the deck or dock. Drink: 2010-2012. 234872 11.70% MD 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 87/100. July 6, 2011 Full Review
Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 2010, Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada: Celebrate life! Wow this is liquid exuberance. Moscato-grape aromas with orange zest and honeysuckle swaying in the summer breeze. Low alcohol, and some sweetness make this a great aperitif or companion to any spicy dish or one with a bit of sweetness like glazed ham, sweet potatoes etc. Drink: 2011-2015. 256289 6.50% S 750 mL  $25.00 Score: 92/100. August 4, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Flat Rock Riesling 2010, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Soooooo lovely! Apricot and honeysuckle, but not sweet (just a touch balanced by acidity). Luscious and addictive. Drink: 2012-2017. 43281 11% MD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. April 28, 2012 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Malivoire Wine Company Musqué Spritz Chardonnay 2011, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: If you like moscato d'asti, you'll love this! Honeysuckle and orange blossom aromas and sweetness but not cloying. The spritz is refreshing. Why make you're a spritzer when you can just pour this on a hot summer's day? Drink: 2012-2014. 189670 9% M 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. July 7, 2012 Full Review
André Blanck Altenbourg Gewurztraminer 2011, A.C., Alsace, France: Generous sweetness with lots of lychee and spice flavour. Full-bodied and ready to take on very spicy dishes. Drink: 2012-2017. 168906 14% MD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. August 4, 2012 Full Review
Domaine De La Petite Roche Cabernet D'anjou 2010, A.C., Loire, France: Vintages Wine Panel: A Gold Medal winner at the 2011 Concours Général Agricole in Paris. Salmon pink in colour with notes of strawberry, sweet herbs and watermelon. The palate is round with a sense of sweetness from the fruit – particularly the strawberry – as well as lovely structure and character. A medium-long fruity finish. Perfect for your next barbecue because it works so well as a sipper. My note: Lovely fleshy ripe field strawberries and raspberries. A white summer dress and thou. Mouth-watering and food friendly. Drink: 2011-2013. 224980 11% MD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. July 23, 2011 Best Value Rosé. Full Review
Joseph Cattin Muscat 2010, A.C., Alsace, France: Soft, not much acidity, orange blossom and flowers. Sweetness lends food versatility. Drink: 2012-2014. 224634 12% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 86/100. July 7, 2012 Full Review
Darting Dürkheimer Nonnengarten Gewürztraminer Kabinett 2011, Deutscher Prädikatswein, Pfalz, Germany: Classic gewurz on the nose: rose petal and lychee. Generous sweetness on the palate is perfectly balanced with acidity. The ultimate wine for Asian, curries and spicy dishes. Try it! Drink: 2012-2018. 789628 12.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 92/100. August 4, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Lingenfelder Bird Label Riesling 2010, Q.B.A., Pfalz, Germany: Summer forever! I'm buying 2 cases. Light-bodied with delicate pear and peach aromas. The moderated sweetness makes it a divine aperitif or companion to many dishes from glazed ham to Asian and spicy. Drink: 2012-2016. 568634 10.50% M 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. June 9, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 2009, Pradikätswein, Mosel, Germany: Sublime! Lime vibrancy delivered on a bed of honeysuckle that's not cloyingly sweet. Drink: 2012-2019. 197186 7.50% S 750 mL  $30.95 Score: 94/100. June 9, 2012 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Darting Riesling Kabinett 2009, Deutscher Prädikatswein, Dürkheimer Michelsberg, Pfalz, Germany: Terrific! White florals, peach blossom, lime and great acidity. Off-dry, food versatile. Drink: 2012-2017. 950212 10% M 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. June 23, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Dezzani Morelli Moscato D'asti 2010, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Lovely and charming like an innocent farm girl or a pool boy on his first job in Beverly Hills. Light, floral and lovely sweetness. Drink: 2012-2014. 187997 5% S 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 88/100. August 4, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Spy Valley Wine Pinot Gris 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Viscous and full-bodied with lovely layers of white melon. This wine is medium dry (MD) but the sweetness really isn't apparent because of the balancing acidity. Terrific! Drink: 2012-2015. 277723 14.50% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 88/100. April 28, 2012 Full Review
Folie à Deux Ménage à Trois Rosé 2011, California, United States: Dry and pretty with aromas of rose petal and small strawberries. Drink: 2012-2013. 120220 13.50% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 87/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value Rosé. Full Review
Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2010, Evergreen Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: Lovely and light with a lime-petrol intensity. Washington is renowned for its Riesling. Try this one. Drink: 2012-2018. 394759 13% M 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. July 21, 2012 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

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