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Creekside Pinot Grigio 2014, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Lovely lime and grapefruit freshness here. Mouth-watering with racy acidity for shellfish, or enjoy on it's own as an aperitif. Great value. Drink: 2016-2018. 83196 12.20% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. April 18, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Urlo (Scream) Pinot Grigio 2014, Delle Venezie IGT, Italy: This wine was aged for 3 months in stainless steel tanks to preserve the wine’s freshness and crisp acidity. The hue is a pale straw yellow. Aromas of white grapefruit and lime-citrus. Light to medium-bodied with racy mouth-watering acidity for seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2014-2016. 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 88/100. December 3, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Di Lenardo Pinot Grigio 2014, Venezia-Giulia, Friuli I.G.T., Italy: Lovely, crisp and refreshing Italian Pinot Grigio with delicate white floral notes and lime zest. Terrific for the price. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2014-2017. 173328 12.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. March 7, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Castello di Gabbiano Promessa Pinot Grigio 2014, Italy: A fresh, crisp, clean Italian Pinot Grigio with lime zest and lemon notes on the nose, palate and finish. Racy acidity makes this ideal as a chilled aperitif or companion to fresh seafood, salads and shellfish. Drink: 2014-2017. 77990 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.00 Score: 89/100. March 5, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
San Raffaele Monte Tabor Pinot Grigio 2014, Delle Venezie, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Vibrant, zesty and refreshing Italian white wine with mouth-watering acidity for food. Medium-bodied, no perceptible oak. Great aperitif or companion to seafood or salads. Nice price. The bonus is that's organic. Drink: 2015-2017. 204768 12.50% XD 750 mL  $15.75 Score: 88/100. October 24, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Outstanding Organic Wine Full Review
Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio 2014, Venezie I.G.T., Italy: An extraordinary fresh Italian white wine, especially for this price. Wow. Vibrant aromas of lemon zest, green apples and lime-citrus. Racy, mouth-watering acidity for salads and vegetarian dishes. Highly recommended. Drink: 2014-2017. 589101 12% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 90/100. October 31, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Tomassi Le Rosse Pinot Grigio 2014, Delle Venezie I.G.T., Italy: A vibrant Italian white wine with mouth-wakening notes of melon and citrus. Tommasi is one of the most respected wine producers in the Veneto region. Pair this refreshing white wine with seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2015-2017. 19953 12% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. November 28, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Pighin Pinot Grigio 2014, Fruili, Grave D.O.C., Italy: Clean and crisp Italian white wine with lemon and grapefruit notes, no heavy oak. This medium-bodied one has a fresh finish with some notes of white pear. Dry and satisfying! Lovely minerality on the finish. Try it with mixed field greens. Drink: 2015-2017. 987545 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. November 28, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Placido Pinot Grigio 2013, Delle Venezie I.G.T., Italy: Clean and crisp with aromas of lemon zest and lime. Pair with fresh seafood or shellfish. Drink: 2013-2016. 588897 12% XD 750 mL  $11.95 Score: 88/100. December 3, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Luna Nuda Pinot Grigio 2014, Alto Adige Trentino I.G.T., Italy: Fresh, crisp and clean with mouth-watering acidity for seafood, salads and vegetarian dishes. Lime and lemon zest. Nice for the price. Drink: 2014-2017. 19773 12.50% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 90/100. January 26, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Zenato Pinot Grigio 2014, Delle Venezie, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Clean and crisp with white melon and lime notes. Great aperitif. Pair it with Dover sole or fresh oysters. Drink: 2014-2017. 37648 12.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 8, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Tiki Pinot Gris 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Lovely lightness and lift on the nose and palate: white peach and melon with some lime zest on the mid-palate. Mouth-watering and juicy: perfect for many dishes from seafood to salad, or as an aperitif. There's a lovely green apple finish. Highly recommended. Drink: 2014-2017. 295279 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. February 8, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Waimea Pinot Gris 2012, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: Viscous and unctuous with layers of mouth-filling ripe pear and peach. Racy acidity for clams and mussels. Drink: 2013-2018. 408682 14% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. February 20, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio 2014, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand: Zippy and refreshing with aromas of lime and grapefruit. Ends on an up note of lime and lemon zest and springtime energy. Cool climate viticulture from the North Island shows through in this zesty Pinot Grigio. Bone-dry with lime lift through the mid-palate. Good mouth-watering acidity for seafood or an aperitif. Drink: 2014-2017. 326090 12% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. June 5, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Estancia Pinot Grigio 2014, California, United States: Crisp, fresh and clean with aromas of lime and lemon zest. Great aperitif or companion to seafood, salads and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2016-2018. 418285 13.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. January 11, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

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