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Argento Pinot Grigio 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A vibrant Pinot Grigio with floral aromas and tropical notes. Crisp and clean. Pair with seafood. Drink: 2015-2018. 620492 13% D 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 87/100. June 16, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Winzer Krems 13 Gruner Veltliner 2015, Niederosterreich, Austria: A lime fresh, crisp Austrian white wine made from the country's iconic Gruner Veltliner grape. Notes of white grapefruit on the palate. Medium-bodied, no oak. Pair with seafood and shellfish and vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2015-2019. 375022 12% XD 750 mL  $12.80 Score: 90/100. June 13, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Yolo - Sauvignon Blanc, Canada  12.50%  750 mL  $7.97. March 1, 2012 Full Review
House Wine Co. Riesling Pinot Grigio 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: Fresh melon and Asian pear notes on the nose of this lovely, off-dry Niagara white wine blend of Riesling and Pinot Grigio grapes. Perfect for mild curries or enjoy as a well-chilled aperitif. Drink: 2016-2019. 219022 12% MD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. June 13, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Celebrated Chicken and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Reif Estate Winery Riesling 2015, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario VQA, Canada: A superb Niagara white wine made from the classic grape Riesling. Aromas of lime zest, lemongrass and chives. Ever so slight hint of natural fruit sweetness gives this wine an incredible range of flavours and versatility with food, from roast chicken to fresh seafood. It also makes for a lovely chilled aperitif by the deck or dock. Sip summer in a glass! Drink: 2017-2021. 111799  12% D 750 mL  $13.75 Score: 93/100. July 8, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Konzelmann Estate Winery Pinot Blanc 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario VQA, Canada: Crisp, fresh and mouth-watering Niagara Pinot Blanc with aromas of white melon. Perfect as a chilled aperitif or companion to light seafood dishes. Drink: 2015-2018. 219279 13% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 88/100. June 14, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Uber Riesling Kabinett 2014, Pfalz, Germany: An off-dry German riesling with lots of sweet peach and pear notes. Medium-bodied. Pair with mild curries. Drink: 2014-2018. 395517 11% MD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 88/100. June 16, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Loosen Bros. Dr. L Riesling 2015, Mosel Qualitätswein, Germany: One of the best values on the liquor store shelf. This lovely, floral, light-bodied German Riesling still packs lots of flavour. Serve chilled as an aperitif or companion to seafood. Drink: 2015-2018. 599274 8.50% M 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 89/100. June 24, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Concilio Pinot Grigio 2016, Trentino D.O.C., Italy: Fresh and clean with classic Pinot Grigio clean lines of lime, lemon and grapefruit, no oak. Perfect as an aperitif or seafood match. Drink: 2016-2018. 637595 13.50% XD 750 mL  $12.95 Score: 87/100. June 13, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Aveleda Loureiro Alvarinho 2016, Vinho Verde, Portugal: Love the green melon roundness that the Loureiro grapes beings to the angular and zesty Alvarinho grape. Lime zest and white grapefruit. Pair with fresh fish. Drink: 2016-2018. 89995 11% XD 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. April 27, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Bodegas Castano La Casona Monastrell 2014, Yecla, Spain: This supple, full-bodied Spanish red wine is made from 100% Monastrell grapes. The winery (bodegas) is located in south-eastern Spain in the region of Yecla. The grapes are sourced from dry farmed vineyards that average in age between 40 and 60 years old. Aromas of blackberry and cassis with smoke. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2015-2017. 143743 13.50% XD 750 mL  $10.95 Score: 90/100. November 12, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Smart Buy Wine Full Review

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