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...

Henry of Pelham Cuvée Catharine Carte Blanche Blanc de Blancs 2018

Tasting Note The newly released 2018 vintage of this Niagara classic has not yet been judged at the National Wine Awards or other awards...

York Vineyard Brut Reserve

Tasting Note This is one of four bottlings from a new sparkling-only specialist based on York Road in St. David’s, Niagara-on-the-Lake. It is Brut...

Evolve Sparkling House Brut Libre 2017

Tasting Note This is a traditional method blend of 54% chardonnay, 25% pinot noir and 10% pinot blanc. But the addition of 1% riesling...

Blue Mountain Vineyards Blanc de Blancs 2016 R.D.

Tasting Note I tasted this beautiful 100% chardonnay Blanc de Blancs soon after it was recently disgorged (R.D.) in the summer of 2025. I...

Ailm Estate Brut Reserve 2020

Tasting Note I have had two opportunities — pre-release in autumn 2024 and again in December 2025 — to taste the debut range from...

Canada’s Sparkling Specialists

Canada is poised to become a great sparkling wine nation, with geography at our soul. All of our wine regions are considered cool climate....