Top Value White Single Varieties Available in Canada

The best white single varieties from the Wine Access 2011 International Value Wine Awards

  • Ironstone 2010 Obsession Symphony
  • McWilliams 0 Hanwood Estate Moscato
  • Painted Wolf 2009 The Den Chenin Blanc
  • Gray Monk 2010 Pinot Auxerrois
  • Argiolas 2010 Costamolino Vermentino di Sardegna
  • Bertani 2009 Sereole Soave
  • MandraRossa 2010 Fiano
  • Grooner 2009 Grüner Veltliner
  • Yalumba 2010 Y Series Viognier
  • Frisky Zebras 0 Sultry Chenin Blanc
  • Sutter Home 2010 Moscato
  • Cono Sur 2010 Viognier
  • Calona 2010 Artist Series Sovereign Opal
  • Boutari 2010 Moschofilero
  • Grasshopper 2010 Grüner Veltliner
  • Zuccardi 2010 Serie A Torrontés
  • Robertson 2010 Chenin Blanc
  • La Puerta 2010 Torrontés
Ironstone 2010 Obsession Symphony
89Points

Symphony is a cross of muscat of Alexandria and grenache gris developed in California during the 1960s. The result? A wine that is very similar to muscat, with delicate floral notes and a mouth full of exotic fruit. There is just a hint of residual sugar on the finish and, as the grape doesn't have tons of acidity, it can be cloying if served warm. But at around 4 to 6°C, this is a delicious aperitif or perfect accompaniment to any hot and spicy food.