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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Megalomaniac Pink Slip Pinot Noir Rosé 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Megalomaniac Pink Slip Pinot Noir Rosé 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
85126
Review added: May 09, 2012
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$17.95 None
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Sonoma Cutrer Les Pierres Vineyard Chardonnay 2009, Sonoma Valley Bottle Sonoma Cutrer Les Pierres Vineyard Chardonnay 2009, Sonoma Valley
California, Usa
608646
Review added: May 09, 2012
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$49.95 None
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Stags' Leap Winery Chardonnay 2010, Napa Valley Bottle Stags' Leap Winery Chardonnay 2010, Napa Valley
California, Usa
655381
Review added: May 09, 2012
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$34.95 None
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Talbott Logan Estate Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay 2009, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County Bottle Talbott Logan Estate Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay 2009, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County
California, Usa
716290
Review added: May 09, 2012
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$32.95 None
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Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Sonoma County Bottle Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Sonoma County
California, Usa
985408
Review added: May 09, 2012
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$37.95 None
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Gallo Family Frei Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County Bottle Gallo Family Frei Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa
555607
Review added: May 09, 2012
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$38.95 None
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Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County Bottle Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa
943472
Review added: May 09, 2012
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$106.95 None
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Domaine Chenevières Chablis 2010, Ac Bottle Domaine Chenevières Chablis 2010, Ac
Burgundy, France
277913
Review added: May 09, 2012
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$19.95 None
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Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyards Inox Reserve Chardonnay 2010, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula Bottle Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyards Inox Reserve Chardonnay 2010, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
7328
Review added: May 09, 2012
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$18.95 None
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Angels Gate Mountainview Chardonnay 2010, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula Bottle
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Ontario, Canada
116384
Review added: May 09, 2012
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$19.95 None
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Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2010, California (375ml) Bottle Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2010, California (375ml)
California, Usa
703710
Review added: May 09, 2012
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$11.95 None
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Stratus Chardonnay 2009, VQA Niagara On The Lake Bottle Stratus Chardonnay 2009, VQA Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada
Winery
Review added: May 04, 2012
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$55.00 Shopping_bag
Stratus Malbec 2009, Niagara On The Lake Bottle Stratus Malbec 2009, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada
WA-24268
Review added: May 04, 2012
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$48.00 Shopping_bag
Stratus Syrah 2009, Niagara On The Lake Bottle Stratus Syrah 2009, Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada
WA-24267
Review added: May 04, 2012
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$48.00 Shopping_bag
Hidden Bench Tête De Cuvée Chardonnay 2008, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula Bottle Hidden Bench Tête De Cuvée Chardonnay 2008, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
278812
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$45.20 None
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Condado De Haza Tinto 2008, Do Ribera Del Duero Bottle Condado De Haza Tinto 2008, Do Ribera Del Duero
Ribera Del Duero, Spain
963348
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$24.95 None
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Allende 2006, Doca Rioja Bottle Allende 2006, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain
954560
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$29.95 None
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Raimat Abadia Cabernet Sauvignon/Tempranillo 2008, Do Costers Del Segre Bottle Raimat Abadia Cabernet Sauvignon/Tempranillo 2008, Do Costers Del Segre
Catalonia, Spain
935460
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$15.95 None
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Perrin Réserve Rosé 2011, Côtes Du Rhône Bottle Perrin Réserve Rosé 2011, Côtes Du Rhône
Rhône, France
719062
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$15.95 None
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Winzergenossenschaft Königschaffhausen Pinot Noir Rosé 2011, Qba Königschaffhauser Vulkanfelsen Bottle Winzergenossenschaft Königschaffhausen Pinot Noir Rosé 2011, Qba Königschaffhauser Vulkanfelsen
Baden, Germany
168237
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$13.95 None
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Bodegas Olarra Anares Reserva 2005 Bottle Bodegas Olarra Anares Reserva 2005
Rioja, Spain
244723
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$17.95 None
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Marziano Abbona Terlo Ravera Barolo 2006, Docg Bottle Marziano Abbona Terlo Ravera Barolo 2006, Docg
Piedmont, Italy
67918
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$42.95 None
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Brancaia Tre 2009, Igt Toscana Bottle Brancaia Tre 2009, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy
164715
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$23.95 None
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Isole E Olena Chianti Classico 2008, Docg Bottle Isole E Olena Chianti Classico 2008, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
704346
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$26.95 None
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Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha 2009, Do Campo De Borja Bottle Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha 2009, Do Campo De Borja
Spain
273748
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$19.95 None
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Le Gravillas Plan De Dieu Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2009, Rhone Bottle Le Gravillas Plan De Dieu Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2009, Rhone
Rhône, France
264648
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$14.95 None
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Château Signac Cuvée Tradition Chusclan Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2009, Rhone Bottle Château Signac Cuvée Tradition Chusclan Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2009, Rhone
Rhône, France
252288
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$16.95 None
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Château Nozières Cuvée Ambroise Cahors 2008, Southwest Bottle Château Nozières Cuvée Ambroise Cahors 2008, Southwest
Southwest, France
276055
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$15.95 None
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Teliani Valley Mukuzani 2006, Mukuzani, Khaketi Bottle Teliani Valley Mukuzani 2006, Mukuzani, Khaketi
Georgia
181271
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$16.95 None
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Tselepos Driopi Agiorgitiko 2008, Pdo Nemea Bottle Tselepos Driopi Agiorgitiko 2008, Pdo Nemea
Nemea, Greece
269043
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$15.50 None
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Arnoux & Fils Vacqueyras 2009, Rhone Bottle Arnoux & Fils Vacqueyras 2009, Rhone
Rhône, France
264663
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$19.95 None
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Château Fortia Cuvée Du Baron Châteauneuf Du Pape 2009, Rhone Bottle Château Fortia Cuvée Du Baron Châteauneuf Du Pape 2009, Rhone
Rhône, France
959999
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$38.95 None
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Château Sainte Barbe Les Arglies 2008, Bordeaux Bottle Château Sainte Barbe Les Arglies 2008, Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
244681
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$14.95 None
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Château Fonréaud 2005, Ac Listrac Médoc Bottle Château Fonréaud 2005, Ac Listrac Médoc
Bordeaux, France
243311
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$29.95 None
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Esprit De Pavie 2008, Bordeaux, 2nd Wine Of Château Pavie Bottle Esprit De Pavie 2008, Bordeaux, 2nd Wine Of Château Pavie
Bordeaux, France
244020
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$27.45 None
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Domaine Du Penlois Juliénas 2010, Beaujolais Bottle Domaine Du Penlois Juliénas 2010, Beaujolais
Beaujolais, France
112532
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$16.95 None
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Domaine De Rochebin Clos St. Germain Vielles Vignes Bourgogne 2009, Burgundy Bottle Domaine De Rochebin Clos St. Germain Vielles Vignes Bourgogne 2009, Burgundy
Burgundy, France
264549
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$18.95 None
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Vincent Girardin Santenay Les Gravières 1er Cru 2009, Burgundy Bottle Vincent Girardin Santenay Les Gravières 1er Cru 2009, Burgundy
Burgundy, France
940825
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$32.20 None
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Château Des Aladères Corbières 2008, Languedoc Roussillon (Midi) Bottle Château Des Aladères Corbières 2008, Languedoc Roussillon (Midi)
Languedoc, France
276063
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$14.35 None
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Momo Pinot Noir 2009, Marlborough, South Island Bottle Momo Pinot Noir 2009, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand
163972
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$19.95 None
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Southern Cross Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Wo Bottelary Stellenbosch Bottle Southern Cross Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Wo Bottelary Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa
267211
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$17.95 None
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Rousse Pristis Perfect Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Pinot Noir 2008, Danube River Plains Bottle Rousse Pristis Perfect Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Pinot Noir 2008, Danube River Plains
Bulgaria, World
259796
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$13.35 None
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Château Cantemerle 2008, Ac Haut Médoc Bottle Château Cantemerle 2008, Ac Haut Médoc
Bordeaux, France
135004
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$43.00 None
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Château Des Moines 2009, Lalande De Pomerol Bottle Château Des Moines 2009, Lalande De Pomerol
Bordeaux, France
206789
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$21.95 None
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Ninquén Antu Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenère 2010, Colchagua Bottle Ninquén Antu Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenère 2010, Colchagua
Colchagua Valley, Chile
59329
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$17.95 None
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St. Hallett Gamekeeper's Shiraz 2009, Barossa, South Australia Bottle St. Hallett Gamekeeper's Shiraz 2009, Barossa, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
166991
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$17.95 None
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Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia Bottle Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
660043
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$24.95 None
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Majella Shiraz 2008, Coonawarra, South Australia Bottle Majella Shiraz 2008, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
269308
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$21.90 None
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Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia Bottle Sister's Run Epiphany Shiraz 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
269464
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$16.95 None
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Mendel Lunta Malbec 2009, Mendoza Bottle Mendel Lunta Malbec 2009, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
261917
Review added: April 25, 2012
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$19.95 None
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