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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J.C. Wickens Agterpaaie 2021, W.O. Swartland Bottle J.C. Wickens Agterpaaie 2021, W.O. Swartland
Swartland, South Africa
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Review added: March 27, 2024
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J.C. Wickens The Drifter 2022, W.O. Swartland Bottle J.C. Wickens The Drifter 2022, W.O. Swartland
Swartland, South Africa
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Review added: March 27, 2024
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Underwood Pinot Noir 2022, Oregon Bottle Underwood Pinot Noir 2022, Oregon
Oregon, Usa
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Review added: March 27, 2024
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J. Dénuzière Crozes Hermitage 2021, A.O.C. Crozes Hermitage Bottle J. Dénuzière Crozes Hermitage 2021, A.O.C. Crozes Hermitage
Rhône, France
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Review added: March 27, 2024
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Yarran Shiraz 2020, Heathcote & Riverina Bottle Yarran Shiraz 2020, Heathcote & Riverina
New South Wales, Australia
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Norfolk Rise Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Mount Benson Bottle Norfolk Rise Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Mount Benson
South Australia, Australia
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Buehler Chardonnay 2020, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County Bottle Buehler Chardonnay 2020, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa
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Domaine La Meulière Chablis 2022, A.O.C. Chablis Bottle Domaine La Meulière Chablis 2022, A.O.C. Chablis
Burgundy, France
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Château Mentone La Bonne Etoile, Côtes De Provence A.O.P. Bottle Château Mentone La Bonne Etoile, Côtes De Provence A.O.P.
Provence, France
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Norfolk Rise Pinot Grigio 2023, Mount Benson Bottle Norfolk Rise Pinot Grigio 2023, Mount Benson
South Australia, Australia
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Painted Rock Syrah 2021, BC VQA Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley Bottle Painted Rock Syrah 2021, BC VQA Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
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Painted Rock Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, BC VQA Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley Bottle Painted Rock Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, BC VQA Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
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Painted Rock Malbec 2021, BC VQA Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley Bottle Painted Rock Malbec 2021, BC VQA Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
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$63.34 None
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Painted Rock Merlot 2021, Skaha Bench Bottle Painted Rock Merlot 2021, Skaha Bench
British Columbia, Canada
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Painted Rock Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, BC VQA Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley Bottle Painted Rock Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, BC VQA Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
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Painted Rock Cabernet Franc 2021, BC VQA Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley Bottle Painted Rock Cabernet Franc 2021, BC VQA Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
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Painted Rock Red Icon 2021, BC VQA Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley Bottle Painted Rock Red Icon 2021, BC VQA Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
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$92.02 None
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Lailey Malbec Wild Ferment Malbec 2021, V.Q.A. Niagara River Bottle Lailey Malbec Wild Ferment Malbec 2021, V.Q.A. Niagara River
Ontario, Canada
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Review added: March 26, 2024
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Stonebridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula Bottle Stonebridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
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Review added: March 26, 2024
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Gavalas Maypotparano Mavrotragano 2020, P.G.I. Cyclades Bottle Gavalas Maypotparano Mavrotragano 2020, P.G.I. Cyclades
Santorini, Greece
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Review added: March 26, 2024
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$81.00 None
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Magoutes Xinomavro 2020, P.G.I. Siatista Bottle Magoutes Xinomavro 2020, P.G.I. Siatista
Greece
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Review added: March 26, 2024
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Magoutese Moschomavro 2022, P.G.I. Siatista Bottle Magoutese Moschomavro 2022, P.G.I. Siatista
Greece
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Review added: March 26, 2024
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Chiusa Grande Vinosophia Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2022, D.O.C. Montepulciano D'abruzzo Bottle Chiusa Grande Vinosophia Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2022, D.O.C. Montepulciano D'abruzzo
Abruzzo, Italy
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Review added: March 26, 2024
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$21.95 None
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Michele Satta Piastraia 2020, Doc Bolgheri Bottle Michele Satta Piastraia 2020, Doc Bolgheri
Tuscany, Italy
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Review added: March 26, 2024
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Magoutes Xinomavro Moschomavro Rosé 2022, P.G.I. Siatista Bottle Magoutes Xinomavro Moschomavro Rosé 2022, P.G.I. Siatista
Greece
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