David Lawrason

David Lawrason
Followers (22671)
Reviews (41155)
  • (2142)
  • (670)
 

There is no right or wrong about what wines you like, or how you enjoy them. But a critic should not reflect personal preferences. Helpful criticism is about knowing quality, rating it objectively and describing any wine based on tasting thousands of wines of all types. I have been doing that since 1986 for the Globe and Mail, Wine Access, Toronto Life and now WineAlign, the best vehicle yet created for comprehensive, democratic wine reviewing. I define quality as pure, balanced and generous expression of origin and winemaking intent - and I have met winemakers with both noble and crassly commercial intent. Price usually does reflect quality, but price should not be factored into ratings. What I can afford , or you can afford, has nothing to do with what the price should be. And finding and recommending the best value wines - at any price - is my mandate and my great pleasure. With WineAlign your chances of finding pleasure in very good wine at the price you can afford just got a whole lot better.

WineAlign.com davidlawrason

Latest Reviews (39435 in total)

Show 10, 25, 50, 100 wines per page
  Wine Rating Price Quantity  
Emiliana Winemaker's Selection Syrah/Mourvèdre 2007, Los Robles, Colchagua Valley Bottle Emiliana Winemaker's Selection Syrah/Mourvèdre 2007, Los Robles, Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley, Chile
243394
Review added: September 14, 2011
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$18.95 None
(0)V
Michel Torino Don David Reserve Malbec 2009, Cafayate Valley Bottle Michel Torino Don David Reserve Malbec 2009, Cafayate Valley
Salta, Argentina
64998
Review added: September 14, 2011
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$12.95 None
(0)V
Pacha Co Sa Durigutti Malbec 2008, Mendoza Bottle Pacha Co Sa Durigutti Malbec 2008, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
246124
Review added: September 14, 2011
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$13.65 None
(0)V
Finca Flichman Paisaje De Barrancas 2007, Mendoza Bottle Finca Flichman Paisaje De Barrancas 2007, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina
17129
Review added: September 14, 2011
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$17.95 None
(0)V
Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley Bottle Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley
California, Usa
238261
Review added: September 14, 2011
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$39.95 None
(0)V
Ladera Lone Canyon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Napa Valley Bottle Ladera Lone Canyon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Napa Valley
California, Usa
236000
Review added: September 14, 2011
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$64.95 None
(0)V
Grgich Hills Estate Merlot 2007, Napa Valley, Biodynamic Bottle Grgich Hills Estate Merlot 2007, Napa Valley, Biodynamic
California, Usa
20313
Review added: September 14, 2011
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$49.95 None
(0)V
Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Red Label Zinfandel 2009, California Bottle Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Red Label Zinfandel 2009, California
California, Usa
708289
Review added: September 14, 2011
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$22.95 None
(0)V
Seghesio Home Ranch Zinfandel 2009, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County Bottle Seghesio Home Ranch Zinfandel 2009, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
California, Usa
70391
Review added: September 14, 2011
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$49.95 None
(0)V
Terra D'alter Reserva White 2010, Vinho Regional Alentejano Bottle Terra D'alter Reserva White 2010, Vinho Regional Alentejano
Alentejo, Portugal
219212
Review added: September 14, 2011
Sign In to see Critic Reviews. Not a Member? Please Sign Up.
$13.95 None
(0)V
Show 10, 25, 50, 100 wines per page