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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Burrowing Owl Athene 2021, Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Burrowing Owl Athene 2021, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
21667
Review added: July 14, 2025
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$40.00 Shopping_bag
Burrowing Owl Malbec 2021, Okanagan Valley Bottle Burrowing Owl Malbec 2021, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
Agent
Review added: July 14, 2025
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$40.00 Shopping_bag
Burrowing Owl Merlot 2022, Okanagan Valley Bottle Burrowing Owl Merlot 2022, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
585737
Review added: July 14, 2025
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$42.95 Low
(3)V
Burrowing Owl Chardonnay 2022, Okanagan Valley Bottle Burrowing Owl Chardonnay 2022, Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
23016
Review added: July 14, 2025
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$34.00 Shopping_bag
La Gavacha Garnacha Vinedo De Atlura 2021, D.O. Calatayud Bottle La Gavacha Garnacha Vinedo De Atlura 2021, D.O. Calatayud
Aragón, Spain
agent
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$31.78 Shopping_bag
Castello Monterinaldi Il Gotto Di Gottifredo 2021, I.G.T. Toscana Bottle Castello Monterinaldi Il Gotto Di Gottifredo 2021, I.G.T. Toscana
Tuscany, Italy
agent
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$32.91 Shopping_bag
Angelo Negro Angelin Nebbiolo 2023, D.O.C. Langhe Bottle Angelo Negro Angelin Nebbiolo 2023, D.O.C. Langhe
Piedmont, Italy
agent
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$39.27 None
(0)
Nals Margreid Galea Vernatsch 2023, D.O.C. Südtirol Alto Adige Bottle Nals Margreid Galea Vernatsch 2023, D.O.C. Südtirol Alto Adige
Alto Adige-Trentino, Italy
Agent
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$34.05 None
(0)
Hofkellerei Des Fürstenvon Liechtenstein Grüner Veltliner 2023, D.A.C. Weinviertel Bottle Hofkellerei Des Fürstenvon Liechtenstein Grüner Veltliner 2023, D.A.C. Weinviertel
Niederösterreich, Austria
agent
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$35.17 Shopping_bag
Nals Margreid Fels Kerner 2023, D.O.C. Südtirol Alto Adige Bottle Nals Margreid Fels Kerner 2023, D.O.C. Südtirol Alto Adige
Alto Adige-Trentino, Italy
Agent
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$32.46 None
(0)
Il Poggio Gavi Del Commune Di Gavi Rovereto Etichetta Nera 2023, D.O.C.G.  Bottle Il Poggio Gavi Del Commune Di Gavi Rovereto Etichetta Nera 2023, D.O.C.G.
Piedmont, Italy
agent
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$33.25 None
(0)
Battenfeld Spanier Riesling Trocken 2023, Rheinhessen Bottle Battenfeld Spanier Riesling Trocken 2023, Rheinhessen
Rheinhessen, Germany
agent
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$25.96 Shopping_bag
Damaskos Sylianos Xinomavro Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Thessaloniki Bottle Damaskos Sylianos Xinomavro Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Thessaloniki
Macedonia, Greece
agent
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$24.00 Shopping_bag
Obiz Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso 2022, D.O.C. Friuli Bottle Obiz Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso 2022, D.O.C. Friuli
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
agent
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$27.95 None
(0)
Isabel Ferrando Beatus Ille 2023, Côtes Du Rhône Bottle Isabel Ferrando Beatus Ille 2023, Côtes Du Rhône
Rhône, France
agent
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$40.00 Shopping_bag
Samartzis S Syrah 2024 Bottle Samartzis S Syrah 2024
Greece
agent
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$22.65 Shopping_bag
Samartzis M Merlot Mouhtaro 2022, Pgi Central Greece Bottle Samartzis M Merlot Mouhtaro 2022, Pgi Central Greece
Greece
agent
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$22.65 Shopping_bag
Plume Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Similkameen Valley Bottle Plume Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Similkameen Valley
British Columbia, Canada
23164
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$52.00 Shopping_bag
Plume Pinot Noir 2023, Oregon Grown Okanagan Made Bottle Plume Pinot Noir 2023, Oregon Grown Okanagan Made
Oregon, Usa
winery
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$48.00 Shopping_bag
Chanson Pinot Noir 2022, A.O.C. Bourgogne Bottle Chanson Pinot Noir 2022, A.O.C. Bourgogne
Burgundy, France
agent
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$28.95 Shopping_bag
Chanson Pinot Noir 2023, A.O.C. Bourgogne Bottle Chanson Pinot Noir 2023, A.O.C. Bourgogne
Burgundy, France
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Review added: July 13, 2025
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$28.95 Shopping_bag
Chanson Chardonnay 2023, A.O.C. Bourgogne Bottle Chanson Chardonnay 2023, A.O.C. Bourgogne
Burgundy, France
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Review added: July 13, 2025
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$28.95 Shopping_bag
Damaskos Stylianos Assyrtiko Moscato Of Alexandria 2024, Thessaloniki Bottle Damaskos Stylianos Assyrtiko Moscato Of Alexandria 2024, Thessaloniki
Macedonia, Greece
agent
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$23.60 Shopping_bag
Obiz Friulano 2023, D.O.C. Friuli Bottle Obiz Friulano 2023, D.O.C. Friuli
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
agent
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$27.95 None
(0)
Obiz Ribolla Gialla 2023, D.O.C. Venezia Guilia Bottle Obiz Ribolla Gialla 2023, D.O.C. Venezia Guilia
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
agent
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$0.01 None
(0)
Cornelia Tessari Barco 2024, D.O.C. Soave Classico  Bottle Cornelia Tessari Barco 2024, D.O.C. Soave Classico
Veneto, Italy
agent
Review added: July 13, 2025
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$19.95 Shopping_bag
Plume Rosé Of Pinot Noir 2024, Oregon Grown Okanagan Made Bottle Plume Rosé Of Pinot Noir 2024, Oregon Grown Okanagan Made
Oregon, Usa
winery
Review added: July 11, 2025
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$29.99 Shopping_bag
Plume Chenin Blanc 2024, Washington Grown   Okanagan Made Bottle Plume Chenin Blanc 2024, Washington Grown Okanagan Made
Washington, Usa
winery
Review added: July 11, 2025
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$35.00 Shopping_bag
Plume Pinot Gris 2024, Oregon Grown   Okanagan Made Bottle Plume Pinot Gris 2024, Oregon Grown Okanagan Made
Oregon, Usa
Winery
Review added: July 11, 2025
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$32.00 Shopping_bag
Pra Dei Dogi Brut, D.O.C. Prosecco  Bottle Pra Dei Dogi Brut, D.O.C. Prosecco
Prosecco, Italy
agent
Review added: July 11, 2025
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$15.95 None
(0)
Pra Dei Dogi Pinot Grigio 2024, D.O.C. Venezia Bottle Pra Dei Dogi Pinot Grigio 2024, D.O.C. Venezia
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
agent
Review added: July 11, 2025
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$11.95 None
(0)
Delinquente Wine Co. Vermentino Screaming Betty 2024, Riverland Bottle Delinquente Wine Co. Vermentino Screaming Betty 2024, Riverland
South Australia, Australia
41892
Review added: July 10, 2025
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$19.95 High
(1000+)V
Cape Mentelle Trinders Shiraz 2022, Margaret River, Western Australia Bottle Cape Mentelle Trinders Shiraz 2022, Margaret River, Western Australia
Western Australia, Australia
41349
Review added: July 10, 2025
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$25.25 High
(736)V
Carmen Delanz Alto Jahuel Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Do Valle Del Maipo Bottle Carmen Delanz Alto Jahuel Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Do Valle Del Maipo
Maipo Valley, Chile
41879
Review added: July 10, 2025
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$29.95 Medium
(15)V
Ka Tahi The One Syrah 2021, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay, North Island, Sustainable Bottle Ka Tahi The One Syrah 2021, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay, North Island, Sustainable
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
41788
Review added: July 08, 2025
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$23.95 High
(1000+)V+(30)O
Barone Ricasoli Albia Rosé 2024, I.G.T. Toscana Bottle Barone Ricasoli Albia Rosé 2024, I.G.T. Toscana
Tuscany, Italy
556266
Review added: July 04, 2025
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$18.95 High
(1000+)V+(58)O
Skouras Cuvée Prestige Agiorgitiko/Moschofilero Rosé 2024, Pgi Peloponnese Bottle Skouras Cuvée Prestige Agiorgitiko/Moschofilero Rosé 2024, Pgi Peloponnese
Peloponnese, Greece
25745
Review added: July 04, 2025
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$16.95 High
(1000+)V+(58)O
Château La Tour De L'évêque Rosé 2024, Ac Côtes De Provence Bottle Château La Tour De L'évêque Rosé 2024, Ac Côtes De Provence
Provence, France
319392
Review added: July 04, 2025
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$20.95 High
(1000+)V+(54)O
Eradus Sadie Rosé 2024, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island Bottle Eradus Sadie Rosé 2024, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand
43353
Review added: July 04, 2025
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$19.95 High
(1000+)V+(32)O
Montes Limited Selection Rose 2024, Valle De Colchagua Bottle Montes Limited Selection Rose 2024, Valle De Colchagua
Colchagua Valley, Chile
43407
Review added: July 04, 2025
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$16.95 High
(1000+)V+(52)O
Marynissen Estates Platinum Rosé 2022, Niagara Peninsula Bottle
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Marynissen Estates Platinum Rosé 2022, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
45577
Review added: July 04, 2025
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$29.95 High
(541)W+(11)O
Lakeview Cabernet Franc Icewine 2022, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario (200ml) Bottle Lakeview Cabernet Franc Icewine 2022, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario (200ml)
Ontario, Canada
53397
Review added: July 04, 2025
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$34.95 High
(590)V+(12)O
Marquês De Borba Colheita Red 2022, Doc Alentejo, Sustainable Bottle Marquês De Borba Colheita Red 2022, Doc Alentejo, Sustainable
Alentejo, Portugal
43854
Review added: July 04, 2025
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$15.95 High
(1000+)V+(62)O
Corte Adami Valpolicella Superiore 2021, Doc, Sustainable Bottle Corte Adami Valpolicella Superiore 2021, Doc, Sustainable
Veneto, Italy
45030
Review added: July 04, 2025
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$22.95 High
(1000+)V+(22)O
Caparzo Sangiovese 2022, Toscana  Bottle Caparzo Sangiovese 2022, Toscana
Tuscany, Italy
44090
Review added: July 04, 2025
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$17.95 High
(1000+)V
Castelgreve Riserva Chianti Classico 2020, D.O.C.G. Bottle Castelgreve Riserva Chianti Classico 2020, D.O.C.G.
Tuscany, Italy
344416
Review added: July 04, 2025
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$23.95 High
(1000+)V+(111)O
San Silvestro Patres Barolo 2020, D.O.C.G. Bottle San Silvestro Patres Barolo 2020, D.O.C.G.
Piedmont, Italy
377986
Review added: July 04, 2025
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$37.95 High
(1000+)V+(37)O
Marziano Abbona I Due Ricu Rosso 2021, D.O.C.G. Langhe Bottle Marziano Abbona I Due Ricu Rosso 2021, D.O.C.G. Langhe
Piedmont, Italy
638338
Review added: July 04, 2025
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$21.95 High
(1000+)V+(22)O
Piano Del Cerro 2021, Doc Aglianico Del Vulture Bottle Piano Del Cerro 2021, Doc Aglianico Del Vulture
Basilicata, Italy
17570
Review added: July 04, 2025
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$31.95 High
(1000+)V+(56)O
Château Hauchat 2022, Ac Fronsac Bottle Château Hauchat 2022, Ac Fronsac
Bordeaux, France
123489
Review added: July 04, 2025
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$19.95 High
(1000+)V+(53)O
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