David Lawrason
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Syrah’s 30 Year Rise in Canada
Syrah’s fortunes are linked to our warming climate, but...
Vanessa Vineyard Syrah 2021
Tasting Note: One of the most powerful syrah's...
Quails’ Gate Boswell Syrah 2022
Tasting Notes – This one of the most expensive...
Painted Rock Estate Syrah 2023
Tasting Note – This is one of the biggest,...
Mayhem Gill Estate Vineyard Syrah 2025
Tasting Note - I tasted this during the National...
Rosehall Run Stardust Traditional Method Brut Zero 2014
Tasting Note This riveting sparkling wine was generously poured by Rosehall Run general manager J.J. Syer at the Thursday night opening night reception of...
York Vineyard Brut Rose NV
Tasting Note York Vineyard generously poured three different sparklers at the CCC Grand Finale and Celebration, this being my favourite of the evening. It...
Two Sisters Eleventh Post 2020
Tasting Note This rich, ample “Bordeaux” blend from the superb 2020 Niagara vintage was set on the tables for the final Canadian Culinary Championship...
Divergence Grimsby Hillside Vineyard Frontier Block 2023
Tasting Note Every time I taste a chardonnay from this increasingly famous vineyard I almost swoon at the silken texture, power and depth. I...
Stone Eagle Eagle Eye 2022
Tasting Note This wine opened eyes and drew breaths when poured by winemaker Adam Pearce at the Saturday night Grand Finale. Made very much...
Bachelder Wismer Wingfield Chardonnay 2023
Tasting Note One of my favourite wines of 2025 was generously donated to the Grand Finale Event at the Canadian Culinary Championship. I ranked...
