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Flat Rock Twisted White 2017, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Softly sweet with a floral, soft citrus nose, Twisted is a summertime wine blend of 61% Riesling, 31% Gewurztraminer and 8% Chardonnay. Flatrock's Proprietary white is so easy to enjoy with fresh pear, grapefruit, lime-lemon zest and flinty mineral flavours on the palate. Great acidity for food pair with sushi, salads, quiches, or chill and enjoy on its own. Drink: 2019-2022. 1578 12% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. March 5, 2021 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Pelee Island Winery Late Harvest Riesling 2018, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Pelee Island Winery Late Harvest 2018 Riesling is great value at $16. Produced from sustainably-grown grapes, the wine is off-dry, medium-bodied and mouth-watering with honeysuckle, golden delicious apple, peach, Meyer lemon and baking spice aromas and flavours generous on the palate. Chill and enjoy with a grilled pork tenderloin or a creamy lemon cheesecake. Drink: 2022-2024. 136010 12% M 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. November 5, 2022 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork 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
Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Thornbury 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is vibrant with fresh gooseberry, tropical fruits, citrus zest and fresh-cut grass and fine herb flavours lifted, tangy and finishing long on the palate. A classic Marlborough SB and crowd pleaser. Drink: 2023-2024. 734798 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 92/100. December 2, 2023 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
William Hill North Coast Chardonnay 2021, California, United States: William Hill 2021 Chardonnay is fragrant with ripe apple, pear and lemon curd aromas, the wine is dry, medium-bodied and buttery with apple pie, lemon zest and baking spice flavours smooth and mouth-filling on the palate. Lovely now, chill and enjoy it with grilled chicken and seafood Alfredo dishes. Founded in 1976 by William Hill, the winery is located on a 200-acre parcel at the foot of Atlas Peak on the Silverado Bench. Drink: 2025-2026. 288555 13.80% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. January 4, 2025 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review

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