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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Chardonnay 2014, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Buttery and rich, yet balanced Australian Chardonnay. Toasted almond and hazelnut mid-palate and finish. Crisp apple and peach aromas and flavours. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2013-2017. 468728 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 90/100. November 15, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: A zesty, mouth-watering New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with classic aromas of gooseberry, nettle and guava, with some herbal notes on the finish. Medium-bodied with terrific acidity for a wide range of dishes, from fresh seafood to spinach quiche. Drink: 2013-2018. 316570 11% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A vibrant and terrific Sauvignon Blanc from a master of the genre! Lively aromas of lime and citrus and just the right amount of herbal refreshment. Mouth-watering and juicy. It's medium-bodied and packed with flavour. Some guava and grapefruit on the clean, crisp finish. Highly recommended. Drink: 2012-2016. 677450 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 94/100. April 13, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Wither Hills Rarangi Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: One of my favourite New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs year after year! It's herbal but not too grassy with a lovely lime lift through the mid-palate and finish. Crisp and refreshing. This would be perfect with seafood and light-hearted conversation. Drink: 2013-2015. 551721 13.50% XD 750 mL  $22.95 Score: 92/100. October 26, 2013 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Oyster Bay Chardonnay 2013, Marlborough, New Zealand: A lovely, balanced New Zealand Chardonnay with attractive aromas of green apple and smoke. Medium- to almost full-bodied with nice acidity for roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2013-2017. 326728 13.70% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 89/100. February 1, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Kevin Judd produces this signature New Zealand Sauvignon Blanch with classic herbal aromas, fresh cut grass and asparagus with mouth-watering juiciness. Such a food friendly wine. Zesty, crisp, clean and medium-bodied. Ultra-refreshing as an aperitif or companion to line-caught halibut. Drink: 2014-2016. 164228 13.50% XD 750 mL  $28.95 Score: 91/100. August 2, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Thornbury Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy, herbal and fresh with mouth-awakening acidity. Great for salads and vegetarian dishes. Medium-bodied and oak-free with a crisp, clean, refreshing finish. This zesty white wine also works well as an aperitif. Drink: 2013-2015. 734798 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. August 16, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, New Zealand: Grassy and smoky and absolutely great! This New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is an outstanding value, and a favourite of many lovers of this genre. Refreshing, crisp and clean with aromas of lime, white grapefruit and citrus zest. Drink: 2014-2016. 35386 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. August 15, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review
Seresin Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Grassy-great and herbal with crisp, ultra dry refreshment. Limes and lemons dance in delight across your palate. This medium-bodied white wine works as both an aperitif or companion to many dishes. A nice snap of refreshment on the finish. Complex and dry. Perfect for fresh seafood. Signature Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand's Marlborough region. Seresin uses bio-dynamic farming principles, wild yeast for fermentation and the principles expounded on in 1924 by Rudolph Steiner. Try it with a fresh field greens salad or clams. Drink: 2013-2016. 735043 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 92/100. September 13, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Superb! Lovely lime lift right through the center: herbal and grassy, more citrus. Medium-bodied and ultra-mouth-watering. Laser-like refreshment and focus with a big hug of citrus zest. Some gooseberry and lemon on the finish. Fresh seafood anyone? Drink: 2012-2014. 9142 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine Full Review
Lawson's Dry Hills Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A dependably great New Zealand Blanc with classic aromas of herbal-grassy notes, mouth-watering acidity and lime citrus lift. This mouth-watering New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc was aged ever so briefly in barrel to add some creaminess and texture. Lots of vibrant green citrus and yellow stone fruit aromas and flavours here. Pair with seafood and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2013-2016. 214460 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. February 21, 2015 Best Value White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review
Wither Hills Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand: The grapes are also sourced from New Zealand's South Island. Grassy and herbal kiwi Sauvignon Blanc, with quivering lime vibrancy. Pure, fresh, with no oak. Bring me a mega big salad or a spinach quiche ... quickly! A racy finish with a lick of citrus zest. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2015. 919514 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 91/100. October 25, 2014 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Meiomi Pinot Noir 2013, California, United States Drink: 2014-2018. 130138 14.50% D 750 mL  $26.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review

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