Selections are based on quality. All wines have achieved a personal 90-91point score or higher. Factors considered in the scoring include purity, aromatic and flavour intensity, complexity, balance and length of finish. There will be a five-star value rating beside the point score and the price. (Wines posted prior to Sept 9/26 will not show a point score) Other accolades may be displayed, but not point scores by other publications. Each review contains a detailed tasting note, backgrounder on the winery, winemaker and/or the wine production. Wines are tasted in controlled conditions (often more than once). Although I strive to present new and current releases, availability for purchase cannot be guaranteed, especially with very small lot wines. Each review directs you to the winery website to follow-up on where the wine might be purchased, shipping details, wine clubs and perhaps where the wine might be found in the retail and restaurant markets.

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One-off reviews of recently tasted wines will be publicly available for a short time before moving behind the pay wall under Lawrason’s Reviews, where they will searchable by subscribers.