David Lawrason

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Iconic Wineries of British Columbia:

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Mission Hill Perpetua Chardonnay 2023

Tasting Note – I have tasted this three times....

Mission Hill Compendium 2022

Tasting Note:  As the name suggests this a blend...

Fielding Estate Rock Pile Winemaker’s Red 2023

Tasting Note I really like how this invokes serious, exacting Bordeaux-like aromas, then delivers them with Niagara energy and ease, which is Fielding’s style....

Terravista Vineyards 2025 Verdejo & Mencia Rose

Tasting Note Terravista has made a name for itself with Spanish varieties. Verdejo is an important white variety in the Rueda region near the...

Closson Chase Pinot Gris 2025 Ridge Vineyard PEC & Watson Vineyard Niagara, Ontario

Tasting Note I encountered this duo at a trade tasting called SIPToronto held in April. It was a great opportunity to experience the dramatic...

Domaine Queylus Droite 2023

Tasting Note Droite, of course, translates as “right” in French, so this signals a Bordeaux blend emulating right bank wines based on merlot and...

The Grange of Prince Edward Aurelia Syrah 2024

Tasting Note Syrah all the way but, most importantly, this is not a PEC syrah. It is from fruit purchased from the Hemeris Vineyard...

2026 Vol. 4

WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada Opens EntriesThe gates have swung open for the 25th running of the National Wine Awards of Canada June...