Mountadam Chardonnay 2015, High Eden, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: In a blind tasting, you'd easily mistake this Australian Chardonnay for a top Burgundian Meursault Chardonnay. Mountadam High Eden Estate is Australia's coolest climate Chardonnay vineyard. Intensely flavoured with mouth-coating viscosity. Pair with buttered popcorn or lobster in melted butter. Drink: 2016-2020. 333211 13.50% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 94/100. September 16, 2017
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Tawse Quarry Road Riesling 2015, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario VQA, Canada: This organic and biodynamic wine is superb! The vines were grown on a limestone base and the wine shows an incredible mineral depth. Joyous aromas of lime and white peach leap from the glass. Mouth-watering and endlessly delicious. There's a steely heart to this wine that belies the stony character of the soils where the vines grow. and mineral riesling of outstanding character. Lime zest on the finish. Terrific! Drink: 2015-2022. 198853 10% MD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 93/100. June 15, 2017
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Flat Rock The Rusty Shed Chardonnay 2014, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Full-bodied with so much going for it. On the nose this gold Chardonnay is baked apple dumpling, pear compote, fresh pastry and lemon. Love this Niagara Chardonnay: voluptuous but balanced. Chardonnay that is the liquid version of worn-in jeans. Comfy, familiar, just right. Almost full-bodied, this tongue-loving, caressing white wine will be perfect tonight when you kick back with some buttered popcorn and an old movie. Drink: 2016-2020. 1552 13% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 89/100. September 16, 2017
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Burrowing Owl Estate Bottled Chardonnay 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: Rich and buttery wrapped in a heady gust of campfire smoke and storytelling. Toasted almond and spicy pear on the nose and palate of this pleasant full-bodied BC white wine made from Chardonnay grapes. Aromas of green apple and freshly baked bread. Good minerality on the finish. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2016-2020. 208694 14% XD 750 mL $38.35 Score: 91/100. September 30, 2017
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Domaine Laroche Les Vaudevey Chablis 2016, Burgundy A.C., France: This crisp, fresh northern Burgundian white wine from Chablis offers notes of Granny Smith green apple and toasted almond slivers. Pair with fresh seafood. Drink: 2017-2020. 416057 13% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 90/100. July 8, 2017
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Fontanafredda Gavi Di Gavi Cortese 2015, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: This savoury, juicy, mouth-watering Italian white wine from Fontanafredda is a tremendous Gavi di Gavi. Lots of vibrant acidity to whet your appetite for fresh seafood or as a chilled aperitif. The grapes are grown in the southeast region of Piedmont in the hills of northern Italy near the village of Gavi and made from the grape variety Cortese. A lovely straw hue in the glass. Finishes with lemon zest and green apple. Pair with soft cheeses and tapas. Drink: 2015-2019. 366948 12.50% D 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. March 4, 2017
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Fontanafredda Briccotondo Gavi 2016, Piedmont, Italy: A lovely fresh floral Italian white wine made from 100% Cortese grapes. The vines grow in calcareous soil. Pair with light seafood dishes. Drink: 2017-2021. 526707 12% XD 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. August 15, 2018
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Robert Mondavi Winery Fumé Blanc 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: Lemon smoke seduction on the nose. Crisp and vibrant on the palate. Long finish. Medium-bodied. Perfect for halibut in a beure blanc sauce. Drink: 2016-2018. 221887 13.50% XD 750 mL $39.95 Score: 91/100. August 5, 2017
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