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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Hogue Genesis Merlot 2010, Columbia Valley Bottle Hogue Genesis Merlot 2010, Columbia Valley
Washington, Usa
349415
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$18.95 None
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Cakebread Zinfandel 2010, Red Hills Lake County Bottle Cakebread Zinfandel 2010, Red Hills Lake County
California, Usa
214031
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$49.95 None
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Peninsula Ridge Reserve Meritage 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Peninsula Ridge Reserve Meritage 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
299180
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$18.95 None
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Columna Albariño 2011, Do Rias Baixas Bottle Columna Albariño 2011, Do Rias Baixas
Galicia, Spain
339929
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$18.95 None
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Domaine Lafage Cuvée Centenaire 2011, Ac Côtes Du Roussillon Bottle Domaine Lafage Cuvée Centenaire 2011, Ac Côtes Du Roussillon
Languedoc, France
343491
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$17.95 None
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Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Igp Vins De Pays Du Val De Loire Bottle Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Igp Vins De Pays Du Val De Loire
Loire, France
672345
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$15.95 None
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P.L. & J.F. Bersan Chablis 2010 Bottle P.L. & J.F. Bersan Chablis 2010
Burgundy, France
350413
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$19.95 None
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Domaine Hervé Azo Beauroy Chablis 1er Cru 2011, Ac Bottle Domaine Hervé Azo Beauroy Chablis 1er Cru 2011, Ac
Burgundy, France
276451
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$29.95 None
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Grand Classique Du Château De L'orangerie 2011, Ac Bordeaux Blanc Bottle Grand Classique Du Château De L'orangerie 2011, Ac Bordeaux Blanc
Bordeaux, France
348276
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$13.95 None
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Pierre Sparr Réserve Muscat 2011, Ac Alsace Bottle Pierre Sparr Réserve Muscat 2011, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France
641654
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$13.75 None
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Graham Beck The Game Reserve Chardonnay 2010, Wo Robertson Bottle Graham Beck The Game Reserve Chardonnay 2010, Wo Robertson
Robertson, South Africa
337592
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$16.95 None
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Sileni Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island Bottle Sileni Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand
662882
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$17.95 None
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Sticks Chardonnay 2010, Yarra Valley, Victoria Bottle Sticks Chardonnay 2010, Yarra Valley, Victoria
Victoria, Australia
141275
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$19.95 None
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William Fèvre Espino Chardonnay 2011, Maipo Valley Bottle William Fèvre Espino Chardonnay 2011, Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley, Chile
350058
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$13.95 None
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Finca La Escondida Reserva Chardonnay 2012, San Juan Bottle Finca La Escondida Reserva Chardonnay 2012, San Juan
San Juan, Argentina
270207
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$14.95 None
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Angels Gate Riesling 2010, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula Bottle Angels Gate Riesling 2010, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
160523
Review added: October 09, 2013
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Cygnus Sador Organic Brut Nature Cava, Vegan, Traditional Method, Do Penedès, Spain Bottle Cygnus Sador Organic Brut Nature Cava, Vegan, Traditional Method, Do Penedès, Spain
Penedès, Spain
352856
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$20.95 None
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Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé Sparkling, Traditional Method, North Coast, California Bottle Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé Sparkling, Traditional Method, North Coast, California
California, Usa
329813
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$52.95 available online
Paul Clouet Sélection Brut Champagne, Ac Bottle Paul Clouet Sélection Brut Champagne, Ac
Champagne, France
339903
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$47.95 None
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Chambers Rosewood Rutherglen Muscat, Rutherglen, Victoria (375ml) Bottle Chambers Rosewood Rutherglen Muscat, Rutherglen, Victoria (375ml)
Victoria, Australia
711622
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$14.75 None
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La Guita, Do Sanlúcar De Barrameda Bottle La Guita, Do Sanlúcar De Barrameda
Andalusia, Spain
337022
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$14.75 None
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Aurelio Settimo Rocche Barolo 2006 Bottle Aurelio Settimo Rocche Barolo 2006
Piedmont, Italy
975136
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$52.95 None
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Pertinace Nervo Barbaresco 2009, Docg Bottle Pertinace Nervo Barbaresco 2009, Docg
Piedmont, Italy
344705
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$32.25 None
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Giacosa Fratelli Bussia Barolo 2008 Bottle Giacosa Fratelli Bussia Barolo 2008
Piedmont, Italy
344721
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$39.95 None
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Domaine Albert Morot Beaune Aigrots 1er Cru 2009, Ac Bottle Domaine Albert Morot Beaune Aigrots 1er Cru 2009, Ac
Burgundy, France
42416
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$53.95 None
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Faiveley Nuits Saint Georges 2010, Ac Bottle Faiveley Nuits Saint Georges 2010, Ac
Burgundy, France
344903
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$53.95 None
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Aurélien Verdet Morey Saint Denis 2010, En La Rue De Vergy Bottle Aurélien Verdet Morey Saint Denis 2010, En La Rue De Vergy
Burgundy, France
354316
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$36.25 None
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Corison Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Napa Valley Bottle Corison Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Napa Valley
California, Usa
333328
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$91.25 None
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Hall Merlot 2009, Napa Valley Bottle Hall Merlot 2009, Napa Valley
California, Usa
342782
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$39.95 None
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Stonehedge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley Bottle Stonehedge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley
California, Usa
25122
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$29.95 None
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Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Calistoga, Napa Valley, Unfiltered Bottle Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Calistoga, Napa Valley, Unfiltered
California, Usa
147637
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$65.95 None
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Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley Bottle Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley
California, Usa
904532
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$54.95 None
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Beringer Napa Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir 2010, Napa Valley Bottle Beringer Napa Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir 2010, Napa Valley
California, Usa
718668
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$39.95 None
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Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley Bottle Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley
California, Usa
642124
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$89.95 None
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Miner The Oracle 2008, Napa Valley Bottle Miner The Oracle 2008, Napa Valley
California, Usa
46367
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$99.95 None
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Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley Bottle Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley
California, Usa
31351
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$200.00 None
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Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley Bottle Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley
California, Usa
246900
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$61.95 None
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Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2011, Carneros, Napa Valley Bottle Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2011, Carneros, Napa Valley
California, Usa
45583
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$76.95 None
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Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2011, Napa Valley Bottle Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2011, Napa Valley
California, Usa
26682
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$44.95 None
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Georgian Hills Ida Red Frozen To The Core 2010, Blue Mountains, Grey County (375ml) Bottle Georgian Hills Ida Red Frozen To The Core 2010, Blue Mountains, Grey County (375ml)
Ontario, Canada
359380
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$19.95 None
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Le Volte Dell' Ornellaia 2011, Igt Toscana Bottle Le Volte Dell' Ornellaia 2011, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy
964221
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$29.95 None
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Castelgreve Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Docg Bottle Castelgreve Chianti Classico Riserva 2009, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
344416
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$19.95 None
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Napa Cellars Zinfandel 2011, Napa Valley Bottle Napa Cellars Zinfandel 2011, Napa Valley
California, Usa
126607
Review added: October 09, 2013
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$24.95 None
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Coyote's Run Black Paw Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Coyote's Run Black Paw Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
367052
Review added: October 07, 2013
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$17.25 None
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Coyote's Run Red Paw Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula Bottle Coyote's Run Red Paw Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
Winery
Review added: October 07, 2013
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$21.98 Shopping_bag
Domaine Faiveley Corton Clos Des Cortons Grand Cru (Monopole) 2011 Bottle Domaine Faiveley Corton Clos Des Cortons Grand Cru (Monopole) 2011
Burgundy, France
722249
Review added: October 07, 2013
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$202.00 Shopping_bag
Burning Kiln Kiln Hanger   The Sequel 2010, Ontario Bottle Burning Kiln Kiln Hanger The Sequel 2010, Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Winery
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$59.95 Shopping_bag
Burning Kiln Strip Room Merlot/Cabernet Franc 2012, VQA Lake Erie North Shore Bottle Burning Kiln Strip Room Merlot/Cabernet Franc 2012, VQA Lake Erie North Shore
Ontario, Canada
327700
Review added: October 07, 2013
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$24.95 None
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Burning Kiln Cab Frank 2012, Ontario VQA Bottle
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Burning Kiln Cab Frank 2012, Ontario VQA
Ontario, Canada
310268
Review added: October 07, 2013
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$24.95 None
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Trius Cabernet Franc 2012, Niagara Peninsula Bottle Trius Cabernet Franc 2012, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
587964
Review added: October 07, 2013
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$14.95 None
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