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Cabernet Franc Forward

This is the second post of the year featuring cabernet franc. There is a lot of momentum behind this grape in Canada. Most of...

Carrying Cabernet Franc Forward

Black Bank Hill Winery Cabernet Franc 2023

Tasting Note: The 2022 predecessor took a Platinum medal at the National...

Cave Spring La Penna Cabernet Franc 2023

Tasting Note:  This is an intriguing outlier in Niagara’s expanding universe of...

Domaine Queylus Réserve Du Domaine Cabernet Franc 2021 

This is a fascinating, at times perplexing wine, but it racks up...

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2026 Vol. 6

After a summer hiatus The News returns to update you on the stunning August climate threats in the Okanagan and Niagara, and the legalization...

2026 Vol. 5

May Day!  The State of Direct-to-Consumer Shipping of Canadian Wine, Province by Province.I had hoped almost a year ago in July 2025 that come...

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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.

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Martins Lane Simes Vineyard Riesling 2025

Tasting Note: Okanagan riesling very often reminds me of Alsatian riesling, both high latitude regions sitting in warm, dry...

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Ten Exciting Pinot Noirs Coast to Coast

Pinot noir is literally Canada’s red grape – growing from sea to sea. More specifically it is working in the Annapolis Valley of Nova...

Canadahas Arrived

Canada has arrived at an important place in terms of the depth and breadth of its wine quality, with a Canadian style and certain strengths now crystal clear. Canada’s Best Wines will spread the word with detailed, informed reviews that will guide subscribers to our best through timely posts on upcoming and current releases from all parts of the country. At a crucial moment as Canadians support local in growing numbers, and as interprovincial borders loosen making direct to consumer shipping more feasible.