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...

Hidden Bench Gamay 2024

Tasting Note: I continue to watch the evolution of Hidden Bench gamay with interest, ever since owner Harald Thiel began to focus on Ontario’s...

Emandare Pinot Noir 2023

Tasting Note: I first visited Emandare and tasted this wine in the fall of 2025 and was shocked by its quality. It was a...

Domaine Le Grand Saint-Charles Farniente Noir de Noir 2025

Tasting Note, by Janet Dorozynski - The Farniente Noir de Noir is a great value, sparkling red made from frontenac noir.  It offers fine,...

Domaine du Nival Un de Ces Quatre Gamaret 2025 

Tasting Note: by Janet Dorozynski – Gamaret is an early ripening variety cross of gamay and reichensteiner developed in Switzerland and first planted...

Creekside Y&R Syrah 2022

Tasting Note – I tasted this zesty syrah at Niagara’s first syrah-based tasting in July, called Shades of Syrah. Creekside, a syrah specialist, was...

Bachelder Bai Xu Gamay Noir (30% Whole Cluster) Cru De Niagara 2024

Tasting Note:  Each spring Bachelder releases a batch of single vineyard gamays from various sub-appellations in Niagara. I tasted this on release in April...