David Lawrason

David Lawrason
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There is no right or wrong about what wines you like, or how you enjoy them. But a critic should not reflect personal preferences. Helpful criticism is about knowing quality, rating it objectively and describing any wine based on tasting thousands of wines of all types. I have been doing that since 1986 for the Globe and Mail, Wine Access, Toronto Life and now WineAlign, the best vehicle yet created for comprehensive, democratic wine reviewing. I define quality as pure, balanced and generous expression of origin and winemaking intent - and I have met winemakers with both noble and crassly commercial intent. Price usually does reflect quality, but price should not be factored into ratings. What I can afford , or you can afford, has nothing to do with what the price should be. And finding and recommending the best value wines - at any price - is my mandate and my great pleasure. With WineAlign your chances of finding pleasure in very good wine at the price you can afford just got a whole lot better.

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Eidosela Albariño 2011, Do Rias Baixas Bottle Eidosela Albariño 2011, Do Rias Baixas
Galicia, Spain
336271
Review added: August 10, 2013
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$13.95 None
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José Pariente Verdejo 2012, Do Ruedo Bottle José Pariente Verdejo 2012, Do Ruedo
Rueda, Spain
345058
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$14.25 None
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Schmitges Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese 2011, Prädikatswein Bottle Schmitges Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese 2011, Prädikatswein
Mosel, Germany
336180
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$21.75 None
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Dr. Heidemanns Bergweiler Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Kabinett 2011 Bottle Dr. Heidemanns Bergweiler Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Kabinett 2011
Mosel, Germany
331850
Review added: August 10, 2013
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$19.95 None
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Perrin & Fils Réserve Côtes Du Rhône Blanc 2012 Bottle Perrin & Fils Réserve Côtes Du Rhône Blanc 2012
Rhône, France
499509
Review added: August 10, 2013
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$14.95 None
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Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island Bottle Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand
141499
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$19.95 None
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Waimea Estates Spinyback Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Nelson, South Island Bottle Waimea Estates Spinyback Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Nelson, South Island
Nelson, New Zealand
694737
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$19.95 None
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Truchard Chardonnay 2011, Carneros, Napa Valley Bottle Truchard Chardonnay 2011, Carneros, Napa Valley
California, Usa
60459
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$28.75 None
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Daniel Lenko Old Vines Chardonnay 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula, American Oak Bottle Daniel Lenko Old Vines Chardonnay 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula, American Oak
Ontario, Canada
352328
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$22.95 None
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Fielding Unoaked Chardonnay 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Fielding Unoaked Chardonnay 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
164491
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$14.95 None
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Totus Tuus Reserva Cava, Méthode Traditionnelle, Do Penedès Bottle Totus Tuus Reserva Cava, Méthode Traditionnelle, Do Penedès
Penedès, Spain
226282
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$15.25 None
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Bird In Hand Sparkling Pinot Noir 2011, Adelaide Hills, South Australia Bottle Bird In Hand Sparkling Pinot Noir 2011, Adelaide Hills, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
327429
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$16.75 None
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Jacquart Brut Mosaïque, Champagne Bottle Jacquart Brut Mosaïque, Champagne
France
664672
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$47.95 None
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Zonte's Footstep The Love Symbol Savagnin 2010, Langhorne Creek, South Australia Bottle Zonte's Footstep The Love Symbol Savagnin 2010, Langhorne Creek, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
333237
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$16.95 None
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Yalumba The Y Series Viognier 2012, South Australia Bottle Yalumba The Y Series Viognier 2012, South Australia
South Australia, Australia

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$17.25 None
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Fowles Stone Dwellers Chardonnay 2011, Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria Bottle Fowles Stone Dwellers Chardonnay 2011, Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria
Victoria, Australia
336958
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$19.95 None
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D'arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier/Marsanne 2011, Mclaren Vale, South Australia Bottle D'arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier/Marsanne 2011, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
662775
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$19.95 None
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Argiolas Perdera 2010, Doc Monica Di Sardegna Bottle Argiolas Perdera 2010, Doc Monica Di Sardegna
Sardinia, Italy
297556
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$15.25 None
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Taurino Riserva Salice Salentino 2009 Bottle Taurino Riserva Salice Salentino 2009
Puglia, Italy

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$16.50 None
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Tenute Girolamo Aglianico Capo Di Gallo 2011, Igp Puglia Bottle Tenute Girolamo Aglianico Capo Di Gallo 2011, Igp Puglia
Puglia, Italy
268367
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$18.95 None
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Apollonio Terragnolo Primitivo 2007, Igt Salento Rosso Bottle Apollonio Terragnolo Primitivo 2007, Igt Salento Rosso
Puglia, Italy
211813
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$18.95 None
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Villa Raiano Taurasi 2008, Docg Bottle Villa Raiano Taurasi 2008, Docg
Campania, Italy
344234
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$23.95 None
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Ippolito 1845 Liber Pater Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore 2010, Doc Bottle Ippolito 1845 Liber Pater Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore 2010, Doc
Calabria, Italy
121061
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$14.95 None
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Ippolito 1845 Calabrise Rosso 2011, Igt Calabria Bottle Ippolito 1845 Calabrise Rosso 2011, Igt Calabria
Calabria, Italy
338970
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$18.25 None
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Mezzacorona Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva 2009, Doc Bottle Mezzacorona Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva 2009, Doc
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
732222
Review added: August 10, 2013
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$15.95 None
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