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13th Street Cuvée Brut Sparkling Rosé, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: This Niagara sparkling wine uses the traditional method also used in Champagne of having the second fermentation occur in the bottle. Crisp with notes of tart strawberry and field berries. Robust yet still refreshing. Pair with fried chicken and potato chips. 147504 12.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 90/100. May 11, 2022 Top Rated Sparkling Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Vieni Estates Momenti Sparkling, Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, spritely Niagara sparkling wine made from Vidal and Pinot Grigio grapes. The Vieni Momenti was fermented using the charmant or open tank method. Clean and fresh with notes of white peach. Pair with seafood. Drink: 2019-2021. 435784 11% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 89/100. March 6, 2020 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Marlborough, New Zealand: A lovely, zesty NZ SB that delivers vintage after vintage. Aromas of lime citrus and grass. Racy acidity for seafood. Drink: 2019-2021. 293043 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. May 14, 2019 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Marlborough, New Zealand: A terrific, zesty, vibrant New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc at an amazingly great price! Aromas of lime, chives and lemon. So refreshing. Pair with shellfish. Drink: 2019-2021. 610972 12.50% XD 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 90/100. June 7, 2020 Best Value White Wine. Calm Curry Wine Full Review
Fonseca Porto Siroco Extra Dry White Port, D.O.P., Portugal: White port is a Portuguese wine worth trying when you can, like one from the respected producer Fonseca. It's fortified like other styles of port but is an amber colour, which is as white as port gets, and is completely dry, unlike other styles that are sweet. Aromas of toasted almond and lime with a terrific finish. Drink: 2014-2018. 422634 20% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. August 8, 2015 Best Value Dessert Wine. Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
Fonseca Porto White Port, Douro, Portugal: I was surprised at this port mostly because I haven't tried many of the white variety. (I love tawny!) Makes a lovely after-dinner drink to sip on its own or with biscotti or fruit-based desserts. Drink: 2020-2026. 276816 20% S 750 mL  $19.40 Score: 89/100. December 16, 2019 Best Value Dessert Wine. Divine Dessert Wine Full Review

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