Top Value White Blends Available in Canada

The best white blends from the Wine Access 2011 International Value Wine Awards

  • Vila Real 2009 Grande Reserva Douro White
  • Wolf Blass 2010 Red Label Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
  • Tamaya 2009 Reserva Viognier Chardonnay
  • Vila Real 2010 Colheita Douro White
  • Emiliana 2008 Novas Winemaker’s Selection Chardonnay Viognier Marsanne
  • Casal Garcia 2009 Vinho Verde
  • Tbilvino 2009 Tsinandali
  • Coyote’s Run 2009 Five Mile Riesling/Pinot Blanc/Gewürztraminer
  • Miguel Torres 2010 Viña Esmeralda
  • Fifth Leg 2010 Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc
  • Hester Creek 2010 Character White
  • Wild Goose 2010 Autumn Gold
Vila Real 2009 Grande Reserva Douro White
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Whomever still believes that Portugal is just about fortified wines is missing out on some of the best value table wines coming out of Europe, such as this category champion. An elegant and seductive blend of malvasia fina and other indigenous grape varietals, showing rich aromas of citrus, peach, mango and mineral that take a plush, exotic twist on the palate, with a round texture, attractive richness and a long finish of lemon custard, a touch of spice, crisp acidity and a refreshing minerality. Bring on the bacalhau and sardines.