Want to try a new bottle of wine without investing too much? Start with this list of the 15 winners at the Wine Access 2011 International Value Wine Awards. You will find new favourites that don't break the bank.

1. Vineland Estates 2009 Semi-Dry Riesling
2. Castaño 2009 Hécula Monastrell
3. Boutari 2004 Grande Reserve Naoussa
4. Luis Felipe Edwards 2010 Reserva Carmenère
5. De Bortoli 2010 dB Family Selection Chardonnay
6. Oxford Landing 2010 Chardonnay
7. Sterling Vineyards 2008 Vintner’s Collection Merlot
8. Inniskillin Niagara 2010 Pinot Grigio
9. Ventisquero 2010 Reserva Pinot Noir
10. Masi 2009 Modello delle Venezie Rosso
11. Vila Real 2010 Colheita Douro White
12. Tamaya 2009 Reserva Malbec-Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon
13. Castillo de Monseran 2010 Garnacha
14. La Playa 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
15. Tamaya 2009 Reserva Viognier Chardonnay

For details on each of the bottles, or for more on other wines of interest, visit the list at wineaccess.ca.

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