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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Domäne Wachau Terrassen Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2022, Sustainable, Qualitätswein Bottle Domäne Wachau Terrassen Federspiel Grüner Veltliner 2022, Sustainable, Qualitätswein
Wachau, Austria
31534
Review added: March 01, 2024
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$19.95 High
(1000+)V
Wapisa Patagonia Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Rio Negro, Patagonia Bottle Wapisa Patagonia Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Rio Negro, Patagonia
Patagonia, Argentina
36181
Review added: March 01, 2024
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$17.95 High
(1000+)V
Reif Reserve Gewürztraminer 2021, Sustainable, VQA Niagara River, Niagara On The Lake Bottle Reif Reserve Gewürztraminer 2021, Sustainable, VQA Niagara River, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada
360255
Review added: March 01, 2024
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$19.95 High
(355)V
Queylus Tradition Chardonnay 2021, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula Bottle Queylus Tradition Chardonnay 2021, VQA Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
417774
Review added: March 01, 2024
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$29.95 High
(375)V
Brancaia N°2 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Doc Maremma Toscana Bottle Brancaia N°2 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Doc Maremma Toscana
Tuscany, Italy
28451
Review added: March 01, 2024
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$33.95 High
(954)V
Marchesi Di Barolo Barbaresco 2020, Docg Bottle Marchesi Di Barolo Barbaresco 2020, Docg
Piedmont, Italy
155408
Review added: March 01, 2024
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$42.95 High
(1000+)V
D.V. Catena Historic Red Blend 2021, Mendoza Bottle D.V. Catena Historic Red Blend 2021, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
555466
Review added: March 01, 2024
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$19.95 High
(1000+)V
E. Guigal Gigondas 2020, Ac Bottle E. Guigal Gigondas 2020, Ac
Rhône, France
331900
Review added: March 01, 2024
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$47.95 High
(559)V
Château Pesquié Quintessence 2021, Vegan, Ac Ventoux Bottle Château Pesquié Quintessence 2021, Vegan, Ac Ventoux
Rhône, France
35940
Review added: March 01, 2024
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$39.95 High
(699)V
Rob Dolan White Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Yarra Valley, Victoria Bottle Rob Dolan White Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Yarra Valley, Victoria
Yarra Valley, Australia
33754
Review added: March 01, 2024
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$26.95 High
(330)V
Lloyd Brothers Estate Blend Gsm 2021, Mclaren Vale, South Australia Bottle Lloyd Brothers Estate Blend Gsm 2021, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
33747
Review added: March 01, 2024
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$28.95 High
(416)V
Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Selected Casks Coronel Del Maule Blend 2021, Sustainable, Do Valle Del Maule Bottle Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Selected Casks Coronel Del Maule Blend 2021, Sustainable, Do Valle Del Maule
Maule Valley, Chile
34739
Review added: March 01, 2024
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$27.95 High
(70)V
Flat Rock Ptg Project No 12 Pinot Noir/Gamay 2021, Four Mile Creek V.Q.A. Bottle Flat Rock Ptg Project No 12 Pinot Noir/Gamay 2021, Four Mile Creek V.Q.A.
Ontario, Canada
Winery
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$29.95 Shopping_bag
O. Et H. Bour L'instant Croquant 2021, A.O.P. Grignan Les Adhemar Bottle O. Et H. Bour L'instant Croquant 2021, A.O.P. Grignan Les Adhemar
Rhône, France
Agent
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$29.95 None
(0)
Asenginolaza & Leunda Cuvée Las Santas 2020 Bottle Asenginolaza & Leunda Cuvée Las Santas 2020
Spain
agent
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$58.90 Shopping_bag
Tenuta Di Vignole Chianti Classico Regginino 2020, Chianti Classico Regginino  D.O.C.G. Bottle Tenuta Di Vignole Chianti Classico Regginino 2020, Chianti Classico Regginino D.O.C.G.
Tuscany, Italy
agent
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$29.99 Shopping_bag
Collosorbo Brunello Di Montalcino 2019, Brunello Di Montalcino D.O.C.G. Bottle Collosorbo Brunello Di Montalcino 2019, Brunello Di Montalcino D.O.C.G.
Tuscany, Italy
agent
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$84.99 Shopping_bag
Avignonesi Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2019, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano D.O.C.G. Bottle Avignonesi Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2019, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano D.O.C.G.
Tuscany, Italy
agent
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$39.99 None
(0)
Villa Calcinaia 2019, Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G. Bottle Villa Calcinaia 2019, Chianti Classico Riserva D.O.C.G.
Tuscany, Italy
Agent
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$78.11 None
(0)
Torre De Ermelo Albarino 2023, D.O. Rias Baixas Bottle Torre De Ermelo Albarino 2023, D.O. Rias Baixas
Galicia, Spain
agent
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$20.95 Shopping_bag
El Ilusionista Rueda Verdejo 2023, D.O. Bottle El Ilusionista Rueda Verdejo 2023, D.O.
Rueda, Spain
Agent
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$17.45 None
(0)
Altos De Torona Albariño 2023, D.O. Rias Baixas Bottle Altos De Torona Albariño 2023, D.O. Rias Baixas
Galicia, Spain
25531
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$21.95 None
(0)A
Pasji Rep Zelén 2022, Vipava Valley Bottle Pasji Rep Zelén 2022, Vipava Valley
Slovenia, World
agent
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$34.04 Shopping_bag
Tarón Territorio Rioja Alta 2017, D.O.Ca Rioja Bottle Tarón Territorio Rioja Alta 2017, D.O.Ca Rioja
Rioja, Spain
agent
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$30.00 Shopping_bag
Tarón Rioja Alta Reserva 2017, D.O.Ca Rioja Bottle Tarón Rioja Alta Reserva 2017, D.O.Ca Rioja
Rioja, Spain
agent
Review added: February 28, 2024
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$24.95 Shopping_bag
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