Value is written all over this Chardonnay … I was once told by a winery owner that the General List at the LCBO is a blessing and a curse for the following reason: in a good year, when you have made an exceptional wine and could easily get more per bottle you are stuck at a certain price point; but then in lean years, where the wine is okay, you still get that same price – so it does balance out. Here’s a Chardonnay that could be selling for a few bucks higher, cause the quality is most definitely there, but its general listing keeps it remarkable affordable. The nose has a touch of lime and mineral with undertones of unripe honeydew melon. The palate has all kinds of pretty fruit, like soft yet tart apple, tangerine and lemon – it’s fresh and lively with more complexity and acidity than you expect, there’s also just a smattering of oak flavouring (20% of the wine spent 6 months in old barrels). This is not only a real winner, it s steal for the price. Price: $13.05