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Viñalba Reserva Malbec Touriga Nacional 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Stunningly delicious at an incredibly great price! This robust, savoury, juicy Argentine red wine is a blend of Malbec and Touriga Nacional grapes. Fleshy black plums and dried herbs. Perfect for grilled lamb. Drink: 2017-2020. 442459 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 5, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Catena High Mountain Vines Chardonnay 2016, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied Argentine white wine made with classic Chardonnay grapes that has been oak aged. Aromas of green apple and vanilla spice. Balanced, rich, luscious and lasting. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2017-2021. 918805 14% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. August 4, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Yalumba Viognier 2015, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: Floral and fragrant with some baking spice. So very pretty. Medium-bodied. Viognier was close to extinction in 1980 in Australia when Yalumba took a special interest in it. Perfect for medium curries and spices. Drink: 2017-2019. 954644 13% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. August 5, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Yalumba The Y Series Unwooded Chardonnay 2015, South Australia, Australia: Fresh and zesty unoaked Australian Chardonnay with notes of green apple and white peach. This wine underwent a wild ferment (local yeast) and is vegan friendly. Pair with halibut or sole. Drink: 2015-2019. 460972 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. September 17, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Robert Oatley Signature Series Chardonnay 2015, Margaret River, West Australia, Australia: A full-bodied white wine that's rich and buttery with some smoke on the nose from generous oak aging. Supple, layered and tasty. Great price. Try with seafood pasta in a cream sauce or roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2017-2019. 350900 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. August 5, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars Pinot Blanc 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC VQA, Canada: Just when you thought Pinot Blanc was blah, along comes this vibrant, expressive BC white wine. This estate bottling of Pinot Blanc is crisp, clean and refreshing with lovely notes of lime and white melon. Perfect for fresh seafood and salads, or a sunny afternoon on the deck. Drink: 2016-2022. 329441 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.90 Score: 92/100. August 29, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Errazuriz Aconcagua Costa Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Aconcagua Coastal, Chile: Crisp, refreshing and lovely: wow. Great value. Pair with salads and seafood. Drink: 2016-2017. 462614 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 28, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Domaine de la Baume Elisabeth Viognier 2014, Pays D'oc, Midi I.G.P., France: Lovely floral and spice aromatics in this medium-bodied French white wine made from Viognier grapes. Wow! Pair with mild and medium curries and spices. Drink: 2015-2018. 438796 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. June 25, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Alain Geoffroy Beauroy Chablis 2014, Burgundy, France: This Premier Cru (1Er Cru) Burgundian Chardonnay is clean and crisp with pure green fruit and sunshine spring morning. Mouth-watering, food friendly. Lovely yellow plum and pear aromas on the nose. Great finesse and elegance for a dinner party of gift wine. Try it tonight with seafood. Drink: 2014-2019. 733501 13% XD 750 mL  $45.95 Score: 91/100. June 11, 2016 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Domaine Lafage Cadireta Chardonnay Viognier 2015, Côtes Catalanes, Roussillon I.G.P., France: Vibrant with a hint of floral notes. Medium-bodied and juicy acidity. Lovely Chardonnay with a splash of Viognier for that lime blossom lift through the mid-palate. Drink: 2017-2020. 448472 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. August 5, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
St. Urbans-Hof Old Vines Riesling 2014, Mosel Q.B.A., Germany: Off-dry with lovely peach and pear ripeness. Perfect for glazed ham or sweet potatoes. Drink: 2014-2019. 995746 9.50% MD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. June 25, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Skouras Moschofilero 2014, Peloponnese P.G.I., Greece: Pretty and floral: delicate white florals, just enough. Medium-bodied and mouth-watering and perfect for mild spices and curries. Drink: 2014-2018. 27154 12% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Masi Levarie Soave Classico 2014, Soave, D.O.C., Italy: Light, dry and refreshing: perfect as a chilled aperitif or companion to seafood. Notes of white grapefruit, but not overly acidic. Drink: 2014-2017. 539295 12% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. August 4, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Ulisse Unico Pecorino 2014, Terre Di Chieti, Abruzzo I.G.T., Italy: Orange blossom, clementine and spring blossoms. Good acidic bite and more heft on the palate than I expected from such a pretty, flirty nose. Drink: 2014-2017. 249128 13% D 750 mL  $20.95 Score: 90/100. August 6, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Whitehaven Pinot Gris 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A fresh, crisp, energizing New Zealand Pinot Gris with lively notes of white melon and lime zest. Perfect for seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2016-2019. 447516 14% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. June 11, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Kim Crawford Pinot Gris 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Love this! Usually Pinot Gris is like beige wallpaper: boring. Not so here. Lively and aromatic with an undertone of almond. Fresh lime and white pear. Great chilled aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2015-2019. 369850  13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 93/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Thornbury Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A fresh, lively New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with notes lime zest, lemongrass and chives. Juicy and racy acidity for a variety of dishes, from shellfish and seafood to spinach quiche and roast chicken. Drink: 2015-2017. 734798 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. October 15, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Hunter's Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: What a mouth gusher! Loaded with bright lime acidity and grassy goodness. Classic and lovely. Bring on the seafood! Drink: 2015-2017. 280271 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. July 23, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Thelema Sutherland Mountain Vineyards Chardonnay 2012, Elgin W.O., South Africa: Glorious, glorious toasted almond and butterscotch. Rich and buttery with long layers of green and peach flavour. Roll over and pour yourself another glass. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2013-2018. 146423 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. August 6, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Paco & Lola Albariño 2014, Rías Baixas D.O., Spain: Aromas of lime zest and lemon sunshine. Lots of acidity but not overwhelming, especially when you pair this bone-dry wine with food. Perfect for all types of seafood dishes. Clean, crisp and zesty Spanish white wine made from the country's iconic white varietal Albariño. The grapes are estate grown and bottled. Drink: 2014-2017. 350041 12.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 91/100. November 9, 2016 Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Torres Pazo Das Bruxas Albariño 2014, Rîas Baixas D.O., Spain: A zesty, lively northern Spanish white wine made from the country's classic Albariño grape. Aromas of lime, grapefruit and green apple. Lots of racy acidity for shellfish and seafood. Drink: 2014-2017. 417667 12.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 89/100. September 17, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Borsao Tres Picos Grenache 2015, Campo de Borja D.O., Spain: This winery is located south of Rioja and is comprised of 100% Garnacha grapes. The Garnacha grapes for this wine grow on old vines, which provides additional concentration and flavour. Great structure. Lots of mocha and dark chocolate aromas on the nose that are then flooded with lusciously ripe black fruit on the palate. Full-bodied and smooth. A rich darkly hued colour in the glass. A long, satisfying finish. Pair with grilled meats. The 2013 vintage of the Tres Picos offers solid value. Drink: 2017-2023. 273748 14.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. November 25, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review
Joel Gott Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: Fresh and mouth-watering with lime citrus notes and no grassy herbalness going on, thank-you. Pair with shellfish such as clams and oysters. Drink: 2014-2017. 191593 13.90% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. September 17, 2016 Best Value White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review
Rodney Strong Knotty Vines Zinfandel 2014, Northern Sonoma, Sonoma County, California, United States: A robust, concentrated, delicious Californian red wine made from the state's iconic grape, Zinfandel. The fruit grows on old (knotty) vines and is therefore more intensely flavoured. Pair with hamburgers. Drink: 2017-2021. 363358 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. August 5, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Magnificent Meat Pizza Wine Full Review

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