Bailly Lapierre Réserve Brut Crémant de Bourgogne, Burgundy, A.C., France: Lots of fresh acidity and green apple notes in this well-priced French sparkling wine. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2014-2018. 991562 12% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. May 14, 2016 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

JCB N° 21 Brut Crémant de Bourgogne, Burgundy A.C., France: A pleasant and refreshing French sparkling wine with toasty notes and freshly baked bread. Pair with fried chicken. Drink: 2015-2019. 371831 12% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 89/100. September 15, 2018 Calm Curry Wine Full Review

Chateau de Montgueret Cremant De Loire Brut, Loire, France: Floral, lime blossom, pretty: lots of acidity for food, medium-bodied. This isn't Champagne, but is made using the same methods of production with a second fermentation in the bottle to trap the bubbles, and based on Chardonnay grapes. Pair with fried chicken. Drink: 2022-2025. 217760 12% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. June 29, 2022 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Full Review

Gérard Bertrand Gris Blanc Rosé 2015, Pays D'oc, Midi I.G.P., France: A pale ballet slipper pink, almost crystalline transparency in the glass. This southern French rosé is made from Grenache Noir and Grenache Gris grapes, thus Gris Blanc (grey-white) are hand-picked in the Roussillon region located in Tautavel between the Mediterranean sea and the Pyrenees mountains. The wine is matured on the fine lees for several weeks before bottling. Lovely mouth-watering acidity for fresh seafood salads. Finishes savoury with dried herbs and garrigue with some light racy cherry on the finish. Drink: 2015-2017. 14673 12.50% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 91/100. March 18, 2017 Best Value Rosé Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Domaine Allimant-Laugner Brut Crémant d'Alsace, Alsace A.C., France: A crisp, fresh, toasty well-priced Alsatian sparkling wine with a gentle, persistent mousse that caresses the palate. Absolutely elegant. Drink: 2022-2024. 30593 12.50% D 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 91/100. October 8, 2022 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Graham Beck Wines Brut Zero 2009, South Africa: One of South Africa's best producers of sparkling wine, and it shows in this example. Toasty, crisp and fresh with aromas of golden apple and brioche. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2016-2018. 435453 13% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 92/100. April 16, 2016 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Hogue Chardonnay 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Full-bodied and smoky with toasted oak notes. Bright apple aromas on the mid-palate. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2014-2017. 402172 13.50% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. June 25, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

CrossBarn by Paul Hobbs Cross Barn Chardonnay 2014, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: A luscious Californian Chardonnay, yet marked with great balance and finesse. Tropical fruit aromas a touch of smoke. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2016-2019. 351717 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. June 25, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Roederer Estate Brut Sparkling, Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California, United States: Love this rich, creamy and buttery, medium-plus-bodied California bubble with layers of ripe apple, lemon curd, vanilla and spice with a creamy and fine mousse that plays across the palate. Delish now. Drink: 2023-2028. 294181 12% D 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 91/100. January 21, 2023 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review