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...

Skimmerhorn Gewurztraminer 2025

Tasting Note – I visited Skimmerhorn and neighbour Baillie-Grohman near Creston in southeastern B. C. about ten years ago, and I was smitten by...

Rust Gewurztraminer South Rock Vineyard 2025

Tasting Note - Canada’s best gewurztraminer?  Gets my vote after three encounters in recent years (obviously not all from this vintage). The honour is...

Phantom Creek Pinot Gris 2025

Tasting Note - I tasted this new vintage at the National Wine Awards of Canada, where it earned a Silver Medal. I am at...

Orofino Riesling Clone 239 Hendsbee Vineyard Riesling 2025

Tasting Note – Many Canadian rieslings might qualify as brassy, so I had to include one in this theme.  And this sturdy, off-dry example...

Mason Vineyard Collab Series Wild Ferment Viognier 2024

Tasting Note: I have tasted this twice, quizzically at first at the vineyard, and wanting a second shot at it which I did at...

Grand Pré Estate Winery Tidal Bay 2025

Tasting Note –  I was able to taste through a half dozen 2025 Tidal Bays during the National Wine Awards of Canada and they...