David Lawrason

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Rosehall Run Tempranillo 2024, Prince Edward County, Ontario

Tasting NoteIt doesn’t get much more obscure than finding...

Four Shadows Zweigelt 2023

Tasting NoteThere aren't many zweigelts in Canada, but this...

Domaine l’Espiègle Gamma-Rays 2024

Tasting Note: by Janet DorozynksiThis gamaret‑gamay blend, the winery’s...

Divergence Creek Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Tasting NoteThis has the stuffing that reminds me of...

Terravista Vineyards Fandango 2024

Tasting Note: by Janet DorozynskiThis white is a blend...

The Long Way Home (Barrel-Aged) Riesling 2024

Tasting NoteOver my career I have come across experimental barrel aged rieslings, but until now never found one I really liked. Somehow wood and...

Awesome and Obscure 

What makes a wine obscure? We are keeping an open mind on this, because it is actually a very useful category into which we...

On Seven Chardonnay “On Seven” Chardonnay 2021

Tasting NoteIt’s so rare to see this kind of richness delivered with such precision. It pours bright yellow gold. The nose is very generous...

Averill Creek Somenos Traminer 2023

Tasting NoteI have long been a fan of characterful, authentic gewurztraminer that is not just about fruit and floral prettiness. And this example is...

2026 Vol. 1

The Canadian Culinary Championship January 29-31, OttawaThis grand food and wine soiree staged by Canada’s Great Kitchen Party is one the country’s great Canadian...

Stanners Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023,

Tasting Note I tasted this beside the supple, generous 2022 that charmed the Judgement of Kingston 2025 as the People's Choice. The 2023 is...