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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Roland Lavantureux Chablis 2010, Ac Bottle Roland Lavantureux Chablis 2010, Ac
Burgundy, France
328807
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$23.95 None
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Domaine Les Vieux Murs Pouilly Fuissé 2010, Ac Bottle Domaine Les Vieux Murs Pouilly Fuissé 2010, Ac
Burgundy, France
241117
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$27.95 None
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Louis Hauller Gewurztraminer 2011, Ac Alsace Bottle Louis Hauller Gewurztraminer 2011, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France
141754
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$16.25 None
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Waipara West Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Waipara, Canterbury, South Island Bottle Waipara West Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Waipara, Canterbury, South Island
New Zealand
309518
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$15.75 None
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Astrolabe Province Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island Bottle Astrolabe Province Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand
10421
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$22.95 None
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Concha Y Toro Trio Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Casablanca/Rapel/Limarí Valleys Bottle Concha Y Toro Trio Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Casablanca/Rapel/Limarí Valleys
Casablanca Valley, Chile
678656
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$14.95 None
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Macrostie Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2010 Bottle Macrostie Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2010
California, Usa
244467
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$30.95 None
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Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2011, California Bottle Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2011, California
California, Usa
369686
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$19.95 None
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Rodney Strong Chardonnay 2011, Sonoma County Bottle Rodney Strong Chardonnay 2011, Sonoma County
California, Usa
226936
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$19.95 None
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Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay 2010, Napa Valley Bottle Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay 2010, Napa Valley
California, Usa
346304
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$66.95 None
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Fielding Estate Gewurztraminer 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Fielding Estate Gewurztraminer 2010, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
146753
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$15.75 None
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Château Cap De Faugères 2010, Ac Côtes De Castillon Bottle Château Cap De Faugères 2010, Ac Côtes De Castillon
Bordeaux, France
321372
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$22.75 None
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Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2009, Santa Cruz Mountains Bottle Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2009, Santa Cruz Mountains
California, Usa
89284
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$73.95 None
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De Loach Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2010, Russian River Valley Bottle De Loach Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2010, Russian River Valley
California, Usa
980573
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$24.75 None
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The Foreign Affair The Conspiracy 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle The Foreign Affair The Conspiracy 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
149237
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$19.95 None
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Coyote's Run Red Paw Vineyard Chardonnay 2011, VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula Bottle Coyote's Run Red Paw Vineyard Chardonnay 2011, VQA Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
336115
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$21.95 None
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Algodon Bonarda 2008, San Rafael, Mendoza Bottle Algodon Bonarda 2008, San Rafael, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
327932
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$16.75 None
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Urraca Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Agrelo, Mendoza Bottle Urraca Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Agrelo, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
271080
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$19.95 None
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Graffigna Grand Reserve Malbec 2010 Bottle Graffigna Grand Reserve Malbec 2010
San Juan, Argentina
162149
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$17.95 None
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Altamira De Los Andes Navigato Family Selection Grand Reserve 2008, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Unfiltered Bottle Altamira De Los Andes Navigato Family Selection Grand Reserve 2008, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Unfiltered
Mendoza, Argentina
314872
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$38.75 None
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Alamos Selección Malbec 2010, Uco Valley, Mendoza Bottle Alamos Selección Malbec 2010, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
322800
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$16.95 None
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Familia Mayol Cuatro Primos 2008, Mendoza, Unfiltered Bottle Familia Mayol Cuatro Primos 2008, Mendoza, Unfiltered
Mendoza, Argentina
55434
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$18.25 None
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Alamos Chardonnay 2012, Mendoza Bottle Alamos Chardonnay 2012, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
801571
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$14.95 None
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Château Des Charmes Cuvée D'andrée Rosé 2012, Niagara On The Lake Bottle
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Château Des Charmes Cuvée D'andrée Rosé 2012, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada
333260
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$14.95 None
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Fielding Estate Rosé 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle
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Fielding Estate Rosé 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
53421
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$15.95 None
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Vintage Ink Cabernet Franc Rosé 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Vintage Ink Cabernet Franc Rosé 2012, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
336321
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$13.75 None
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Château La Clare 2009, Ac Médoc Bottle Château La Clare 2009, Ac Médoc
Bordeaux, France
331751
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$29.95 None
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Boekenhoutskloof Semillon 2010, Franschhoek Bottle Boekenhoutskloof Semillon 2010, Franschhoek
South Africa
52100
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$40.00 Buy-from-vso
Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Franschhoek Bottle Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Franschhoek
South Africa
52084
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$70.00 Buy-from-vso
Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2010, Wellington Bottle Boekenhoutskloof Syrah 2010, Wellington
Coastal Region, South Africa
Agent
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$69.96 Shopping_bag
Michele Satta Piastraia 2008, Doc Bolgheri Bottle Michele Satta Piastraia 2008, Doc Bolgheri
Tuscany, Italy
709980
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$38.00 Buy-from-vso
Billaud Simon Montée De Tonnerre Chablis Premier Cru 2009 Bottle Billaud Simon Montée De Tonnerre Chablis Premier Cru 2009
Burgundy, France

Review added: June 03, 2013
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$0.00 None
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Paul Zinck Eichberg Riesling 2009, Ac Alsace Grand Cru Bottle Paul Zinck Eichberg Riesling 2009, Ac Alsace Grand Cru
Alsace, France
115279
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$33.00 Buy-from-vso
Patz & Hall Pinot Noir 2010, Sonoma Coast Bottle Patz & Hall Pinot Noir 2010, Sonoma Coast
California, Usa
38091
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$60.00 Buy-from-vso
De Loach Durell Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009, Sonoma Coast Bottle De Loach Durell Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009, Sonoma Coast
California, Usa
327353
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$55.00 Buy-from-vso
Volpaia Coltassala 2008, Chianti Classico Riserva Bottle Volpaia Coltassala 2008, Chianti Classico Riserva
Tuscany, Italy
932285
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$57.00 Buy-from-vso
Mauro Molino Gallinotto 2007, Barolo Bottle Mauro Molino Gallinotto 2007, Barolo
Piedmont, Italy
321737
Review added: June 03, 2013
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$47.00 Buy-from-vso
Santa Rita 120 Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Bottle Santa Rita 120 Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Chile
23606
Review added: June 02, 2013
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$9.95 None
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Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Durbanville Bottle Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Durbanville
South Africa
22251
Review added: May 29, 2013
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$11.95 None
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Nederburg Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Western Cape Bottle Nederburg Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Western Cape
Western Cape, South Africa
382713
Review added: May 29, 2013
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$11.95 None
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Goats Do Roam White 2012 Bottle
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Goats Do Roam White 2012
Western Cape, South Africa
237313
Review added: May 29, 2013
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$11.95 None
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Paul Mas Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011, Pays D'oc Igp  Bottle Paul Mas Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011, Pays D'oc Igp
Languedoc, France
293134
Review added: May 28, 2013
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$13.95 None
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Domaine Des Martinelles Hermitage Blanc 2009 Bottle Domaine Des Martinelles Hermitage Blanc 2009
Rhône, France
320135
Review added: May 26, 2013
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$53.00 Buy-from-vso
Inniskillin Winemaker's Series Three Vineyards Chardonnay 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Inniskillin Winemaker's Series Three Vineyards Chardonnay 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
105379
Review added: May 24, 2013
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$13.75 None
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Pascal Pibaleau La Noblesse D'aziaum 2007, Touraine Azay Le Rideau Bottle Pascal Pibaleau La Noblesse D'aziaum 2007, Touraine Azay Le Rideau
Loire, France
Agent
Review added: May 22, 2013
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$24.00 Shopping_bag
Domaine Du Viking Sec 2008, Vouvray Bottle Domaine Du Viking Sec 2008, Vouvray
Loire, France
Agent
Review added: May 22, 2013
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$25.00 Shopping_bag
Yvon & Pascal Tabordet 2012, Pouilly Fume Bottle Yvon & Pascal Tabordet 2012, Pouilly Fume
Loire, France
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Review added: May 22, 2013
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$26.00 Shopping_bag
Pierre Cherrier Domaine De La Rossignole 2012, Sancerre Bottle Pierre Cherrier Domaine De La Rossignole 2012, Sancerre
Loire, France
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Review added: May 22, 2013
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$25.00 Shopping_bag
Pierre Luc Bouchaud Pont Caffino 2011, Muscadet De Sevre & Main Sur Lie Bottle Pierre Luc Bouchaud Pont Caffino 2011, Muscadet De Sevre & Main Sur Lie
Loire, France
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Review added: May 22, 2013
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$17.00 Shopping_bag
Pierre Luc Bouchaud Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine 2012, Ac, Sur Lie Bottle Pierre Luc Bouchaud Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine 2012, Ac, Sur Lie
Loire, France
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Review added: May 22, 2013
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$17.00 Shopping_bag
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