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Mouton Cadet Bordeaux Blanc 2016, Bordeaux, France: A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes create this balanced, restrained and moderately priced white Bordeaux wine. Aromas of fresh lemon. Balanced acidity for seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2017-2020. 2527 12% XD 750 mL  $15.20 Score: 88/100. October 6, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Willm Reserve Pinot Blanc 2021, Alsace A.C., France: Willm Réserve 2021 Pinot Blanc is a super fresh and supple Alsatian Pinot Blanc; dry, medium-bodied with spring florals, white-fleshed stone fruit, lemon zest, blanched almond aromas and flavours silky, fresh and lingering on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with pan-fried Walleye filets topped with buttery toasted slivered almonds and a squeeze of lemon juice. Drink: 2023-2025. 667774 12.40% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. September 23, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Babich Wines Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Babich Black Label 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is a dry, medium-bodied, mouth-watering and savoury SB with mango, stone-fruit and briny mineral flavours creamy on the palate. So food-friendly with great acidity for grilled prawns or seafood Alfredo dishes. Produced from sustainably-grown grapes from the Marlborough wine region. So good now. Drink: 2021-2022. 9142 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 92/100. July 23, 2021 Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Aveleda Loureiro 2020, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal: From the Vinho Verde wine region, Aveleda 2020 Loureiro is amazing value at $14. The wine is fragrant with grapefruit, lime zest, white florals, fine herb, white pepper and minerally flavours spritzy and citrus zesty on the palate. Chill and enjoy it with a fresh seafood paella, and an absolutely perfect pairing to this wine. Drink: 2023-2024. 646067 11.40% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. October 6, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

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