Wakefield Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Vintages Wine Panel: Australian Savvy is a little fuller than the New Zealand style. Look for aromas of peach, citrus and floral with a tangy green fruit quality on the palate. The wine has impressive weight and a lengthy finish. My note: Zippy and refreshing with good balance. Lime and lemon zest with some herbal notes. Ultra-refreshing. 166942 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 89/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Gray Monk Estate Winery Gewurztraminer 2008, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: Adore it! Masterly Gewurztraminer with classic aromas of rose petal and lychee but not overdone. Lovely purity and clean lines. Get out of your white wine rut with this winner. Drink: 2010-2012. 321588 12.60% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Flat Rock Riesling 2009, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Vintages Wine Panel: Here’s further proof, if any were needed, that the 2009 vintage was a stellar one for white varieties, especially Riesling. It’s aromatically charged with pear, lime, grapefruit, and impressive minerality. Off-dry with racy acids bringing a touch of refreshment. The aromas replay beautifully on the palate. This is a medium-bodied, long-finishing, fruity/crisp wine. My note: Ultra-tasty and mouth-watering with peach and petrol minerality. Adore it! Needs food, don’t leave this wine alone! 43281 11% MD 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Malivoire Wine Company Musqué Chardonnay 2009, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Lovely and vibrant with fresh ripe peaches and pineapple in a summer basket of glory. Zippy and refreshing and packed with a flavour. 189670 9% M 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Emiliana Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Casablanca Valley, Chile: This organic wine contains just 21 mg/L of free sulphur. Grassy and herbal with very zippy acidity. 93914 13% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 86/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Vinicole De Hunawihr Vieilles Vignes Gewurztraminer 2008, A.C., Alsace, France: Vintages Wine Panel: Vibrant, award-winning Gewurz with aromas of candied citrus, rosewater, lanolin, Turkish delight and spice box. Dry, but quite intense on the palate, with excellent aroma replays. Fairly vibrant acidity for balance from a generally low-acid variety. Medium bodied with a solid finish. My note: Beautifully made (and consumed!) Bursting with aromas of exotic rose petal, lychee and baking spices. I adore it! Perfect with curries, Asian dishes and a get-you-out-of-your-rut aperitif. Drink: 2010-2014. 169474 13.50% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Domaine Nicolas Maillet Le Chemin Blanc Chardonnay 2008, A.C., Mâcon-Verzé, Burgundy, France: Vintages Wine Panel: Mâcon-Verzé is an intriguing region and village in southern Burgundy whose wines are still little known in our market. This version – featuring fine aromas of lemon, lime, green apple and even hints of fresh ginger – shows the region’s Chardonnay in a very good light. This expressive and tangy wine is a lovely aperitif. My note: Mildly flavoured but I like it! White peach and melon with some green apple notes. Refreshing, clean and crisp. Drink: 2010-2013. 702605 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 88/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Bouchard Pere & Fils Meursault Les Clous Chardonnay 2007, A.C., Burgundy, France: Lovely, rich hazelnut-infused white redolent of green apples, peach and Asian pear. Great length and elegance. Drink: 2010-2018. 661322 13% D 750 mL  $44.95 Score: 91/100. September 4, 2010 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

William Fèvre Saint-Bris Sauvignon Blanc 2008, A.C., Burgundy, France: Vintages Wine Panel: Impress your guests with something unique: a Sauvignon Blanc from Burgundy. And you’ll only find them in Saint-Bris. My note: A very mildly flavoured white with none of the herbal or lime zest of New World Sauvignon Blanc. This neutral taste will appeal to many folks who don’t like heavy flavours of fruit, oak or alcohol. Clean and crisp. 626523 12.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 86/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 2008, Stellenbosch, South Africa: This wines spent 9 months on the lees, 70% of it in oak barrels. Good balance between fresh fruit flavour and smoky toasty oak. Lovely green apple aromas. Full-bodied and rich. To be released in Vintages August 7, 2010. Drink: 2010-2012. 367698 14% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. September 4, 2010 Best Value White Wine. Full Review

Rodney Strong Chardonnay 2008, Sonoma County, California, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: Rich, creamy, baked apple-scented Chardonnay with an elegant use of oak to add texture and structure. Soft, round and ripe with a long and buttery finish. My note: Very well made with green apples, lime and hazelnut. A toasted almond finish is lovely. 226936 13.70% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review

Geyser Peak Winery Chardonnay 2008, Alexander Valley, California, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: Founded in 1890, Geyser Peak Winery is one of the pioneers of the Alexander Valley appellation. This Chardonnay is made in a crisp, crowd-pleasing style with terrific balance between sweet fruit aromas and hints of oak. My note: A generous but terrifically balanced Chardonnay with notes of green apple, lime and toasted almond finish. Full-bodied and smooth. 343475 13.50% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. September 4, 2010 Full Review