Tonel Tonel 46 Chardonnay 2018, Mendoza, Argentina: From Bodegas Los Toneles, Tonel 46 Reserve 2018 is a medium-bodied Chardonnay with herbal, citrus and toasty oak flavours creamy on the palate with good acidity for food. Pour with rich, creamy pasta dishes like chicken Alfredo and seafood mac and cheese. Drink: 2021-2022. 17444 12.30% XD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. May 22, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Alamos Chardonnay 2019, Mendoza, Argentina: Alamos 2019 Chardonnay is a full-bodied Argentinean Chard and just great value under $16. On the nose, there are fresh-baked bread, golden apple and baking spice aromas finishing creamy and silky on the palate with soft vanilla. Elegant and nicely done! Drink: 2021-2023. 448761 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.30 Score: 90/100. June 11, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

Stratus Wildass Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Stratus Vineyards, Wildass 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from the Niagara-On-The-Lake wine region. In 2005 Stratus was the world's first fully LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) winner. The 2019 SB is fragrant with white florals and citrus zest aromas, mouth-watering with fresh pear, grapefruit, gooseberry, lime zest, fine herb and mineral flavours on the palate. Chill and enjoy with pan-fried trout or a goat cheese, arugula and spring greens salad. Drink: 2021-2022. 376814 12.90% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 90/100. June 11, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Redstone Chardonnay 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Redstone is owned by Niagara's Tawse Winery. This Niagara Chardonnay is rich with ripe apple, pear, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger spice flavours on the palate. The wine is matured one year in French oak barrels. Redstone Winery was named for the large stones and red clay soils of the vineyard. Drink: 2019-2023. 398966 12.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. January 7, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Cave Spring Estate Chardonnay 2018, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region, Cave Spring Estate Cave Spring Vineyard 2018 Chardonnay is a lush and creamy, full-bodied Chardonnay sourced from vines over 30 years of age. Love the ripe pear, apple, peach, citrus zest and anise flavours that linger on this wine finishing with a kiss of smoky vanilla. Nicely done and great value under $20. Drink: 2021-2024. 256552 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. June 3, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Henry of Pelham Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This vibrant, fresh Niagara Henry of Pelham 2020 Sauvignon Blanc underwent a cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve its freshness. Crisp and refreshing with notes of grapefruit and white melon finishing with a lovely kick of fresh gooseberry and lime. Pair with seafood, shellfish, salads and other vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2021-2022. 430546 12.50% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 89/100. May 20, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

Trius Distinction Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From Niagara-on-the-Lake wine region, Trius Distinction 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is ripe and juicy with tropical fruit, ripe grapefruit, fine herb and spicy flavours on the palate. 30% of the SB grapes were barrel fermented giving a nice, rounded mouthfeel on the palate. Very versatile and so good now. Chill and enjoy with salads, grilled chicken or fish tacos. Drink: 2021-2022. 19379 11.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. May 22, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

Featherstone Phoenix 2020, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: From the Niagara Peninsula wine region, Featherstone Phoenix 2020 is a lush, mouth-filling Gewurztraminer, fragrant with rose petal, ripe grapefruit and ginger spice aromas on the nose. Off-dry and medium-bodied with rose petal, lychee, citrus and ginger spice flavours mouth filling on the palate. The wine is named for Gewürztraminer vines that were thought dead from cold winter burn, but rose again in the spring... like a Phoenix. Drink: 2021-2022. 519025 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. May 22, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review

Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2018, Itata Valley D.O., Chile: From the Itata Valley wine region, this is a great value, easy-to-love Chardonnay with tropical fruit, yellow apple, lemon curd and toasty oak flavours mouth-filling and vibrant on the palate. Drink: 2020-2023. 928580 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. November 12, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Escudo Rojo Reserva Chardonnay 2019, Casablanca Valley, Chile: From the Casablanca Valley, Escudo Rojo Reserva 2019 is produced from sustainably-grown Chardonnay wine grapes. The wine is dry, medium-plus-bodied with crunchy green apple, citrusy, vanilla flavours vibrant, creamy and lingering on the palate. Drink or hold. Drink: 2021-2023. 17617 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. November 10, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

Arboleda Chardonnay 2019, Aconcagua Costa D.O., Chile: From the Aconcagua Costa wine region, Arboleda 2019 is a big, buttery Chardonnay with ripe stone fruit, apple pie spice and Meyer lemon flavours toasty on the palate. A great value, single vineyard Chardonnay sourced from the winery's Chilhué vineyard in Quillota, 12 kilometres from the Pacific Ocean and in the Aconcagua Costa wine region. Drink: 2022-2024. 606772 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 92/100. May 11, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Kim Crawford Pinot Gris 2019, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A fresh and fragrant Pinot Gris with ripe stone fruit, pear and light tropical fruit flavours on the palate. Balanced and elegant. Chill and enjoy on its own or with green salads topped with fresh-steamed shrimp. Drink: 2022-2024. 369850 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. April 28, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

Sacred Hill Reserve Chardonnay 2019, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Sacred Hill 2019 Chardonnay is an elegant, zesty and creamy Chard from Hawke's Bay, North Island. Produced from sustainably-grown wine grapes, look for ripe peach, pink grapefruit, nutty and creamy flavours long on the palate. Nicely balanced overall. Chill and on its own or with grilled chicken dishes. Drink: 2020-2022. 17563 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. May 22, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review