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...

Stratus Vineyards Petit Verdot 2020, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario

Tasting NotePetit Verdot translates as the 'the little green one". So, by the book, this heat seeking, very late ripening often green tasting grape...

Four Shadows Zweigelt 2023

Tasting NoteThere aren't many zweigelts in Canada, but this is among the best from B.C., with a nod to Arrowleaf as well. This cool...

Domaine l’Espiègle Gamma-Rays 2024

Tasting Note: by Janet DorozynksiThis gamaret‑gamay blend, the winery’s sixth to date, is a standout and speaks clearly to Québec’s exceptional 2024 red‑wine vintage....

Divergence Creek Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Tasting NoteThis has the stuffing that reminds me of great white Bordeaux. It has that kind of structure and depth. In fact, in recent...

Terravista Vineyards Fandango 2024

Tasting Note: by Janet DorozynskiThis white is a blend of native Spanish varieties albariño (58%) and verdejo (42%). We see very little of this...

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...