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2022 National Wine Awards of Canada - Timelapse of setup in Niagara

David Lawrason and the WineAlign Exchange Wine Club Subscription

The Exchange taps into the world of wines beyond the stores and delivers a curated, mixed case of top quality wines directly to your door once a quarter. We work with top wine agencies in Ontario to find jewels for your case. All the wines are 90pts+ and have been carefully chosen by our panel of notoriously picky critics for their quality and value. Since launching The Exchange, we have delivered over 26,000 cases to wine lovers across Canada. We handle everything for you. Have your corkscrew r

2022 National Wine Awards of Canada - Day 5 Judging Timelapse

Roero Wines DOCG - with John Szabo, MS

The video is a webinar about the Roero region, its wines (Roero and Roero Arneis), and its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The presentation is led by John Szabo, one of the principal critics at WineAlign.com, and features an introduction by Francesca Daldi from the Consorzio Tutela Roero.

2023 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada

Timelapse of setup. 1,950 entries, 6,000+ bottles.

Sara d'Amato and the WineAlign Exchange Wine Club Subscription

The Exchange taps into the world of wines beyond the stores and delivers a curated, mixed case of top quality wines directly to your door once a quarter. We work with top wine agencies in Ontario to find jewels for your case. All the wines are 90pts+ and have been carefully chosen by our panel of notoriously picky critics for their quality and value. Since launching The Exchange, we have delivered over 26,000 cases to wine lovers across Canada. We handle everything for you. Have your corkscrew r

John Szabo, MS and the WineAlign Exchange Wine Club Subscription

The Exchange taps into the world of wines beyond the stores and delivers a curated, mixed case of top quality wines directly to your door once a quarter. We work with top wine agencies in Ontario to find jewels for your case. All the wines are 90pts+ and have been carefully chosen by our panel of notoriously picky critics for their quality and value. Since launching The Exchange, we have delivered over 26,000 cases to wine lovers across Canada. We handle everything for you. Have your corkscrew r

Michael Godel and the WineAlign Exchange Wine Club Subscription

The Exchange taps into the world of wines beyond the stores and delivers a curated, mixed case of top quality wines directly to your door once a quarter. We work with top wine agencies in Ontario to find jewels for your case. All the wines are 90pts+ and have been carefully chosen by our panel of notoriously picky critics for their quality and value. Since launching The Exchange, we have delivered over 26,000 cases to wine lovers across Canada. We handle everything for you. Have your corkscrew r

Megha Jandhyala's and the WineAlign Exchange Wine Club Subscription

The Exchange taps into the world of wines beyond the stores and delivers a curated, mixed case of top quality wines directly to your door once a quarter. We work with top wine agencies in Ontario to find jewels for your case. All the wines are 90pts+ and have been carefully chosen by our panel of notoriously picky critics for their quality and value. Since launching The Exchange, we have delivered over 26,000 cases to wine lovers across Canada. We handle everything for you. Have your corkscrew r

Time lapse of the 2024 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada

Our annual timelapse video of the setup.

2021 National Wine Awards of Canada - Time lapse of setup

With a record number of entries, our dedicated team of volunteers placed over 6,500 bottle in their flights over two days.

9.1 - Chardonnay, Valpolicella, Cabernet Franc, Grenache

Think You Know Wine features David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. In this episode, our critics work through four wines that they have picked themselves to challenge their colleagues: Domaine Les Vieux Murs Pouilly Fuissé 2020 Tedeschi Lucchine Valpolicella 2021 Alliance Loire Saumur Champigny Lieu Dit Les Poyeux 2018 Perez Cruz Grenache 2020 This is meant to be entertainment as it's friendly coopetition between old colleagues and good friends. Hop

The WineAlign Exchange Wine Club Subscription

The Exchange taps into the world of wines beyond the stores and delivers a curated, mixed case of top quality wines directly to your door once a quarter. We work with top wine agencies in Ontario to find jewels for your case. All the wines are 90pts+ and have been carefully chosen by our panel of notoriously picky critics for their quality and value. Since launching The Exchange, we have delivered over 26,000 cases to wine lovers across Canada. We handle everything for you. Have your corkscrew r

WineAlign Exchange Wine Club Subscription

The Exchange taps into the world of wines beyond the stores and delivers a curated, mixed case of top quality wines directly to your door once a quarter. All the wines are 90pts+ and have been carefully chosen by our panel of notoriously picky critics for their quality and value. Since launching The Exchange, we have delivered over 27,000 cases to wine lovers across Canada. We handle everything for you. Have your corkscrew ready and prepare to enjoy a curated case of high-quality wine delivered

7.12 - Season Finale: Sauvignon Blanc, Grüner Veltliner, Rosé & a Rhone Red Blend

Think You Know Wine features David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. In this episode, our host Renée Sferrazza guides our critics through four wines that the critics have picked themselves to challenge their colleagues: Jean Max Roger Cuvée Genèse Sancerre 2019 Türk Ried Obere Kremser Sandgrube Reserve Grüner Veltliner 2017 Skouras Peplo High Elevation Rosé 2019 La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2018 This is meant to be entertainment as

Sara d'Amato and the WineAlign Exchange Wine Club Subscription

The Exchange taps into the world of wines beyond the stores and delivers a curated, mixed case of top quality wines directly to your door once a quarter. We work with top wine agencies in Ontario to find jewels for your case. All the wines are 90pts+ and have been carefully chosen by our panel of notoriously picky critics for their quality and value. Since launching The Exchange, we have delivered over 26,000 cases to wine lovers across Canada. We handle everything for you. Have your corkscrew ready and prepare to enjoy a curated case of high-quality wine delivered to your door once every three months. Discovery (~$390/case) • Get a curated case every 3 months • Mixed, All Red or All Whites options • $30/bottle on average Premium Black (~$630/case) • Get a curated case every 3 months • Cellar-worthy wines • Mixed or All Red options • $50/bottle on average Find out more here: https://www.winealign.com/the-exchange/

Michael Godel and the WineAlign Exchange Wine Club Subscription

The Exchange taps into the world of wines beyond the stores and delivers a curated, mixed case of top quality wines directly to your door once a quarter. We work with top wine agencies in Ontario to find jewels for your case. All the wines are 90pts+ and have been carefully chosen by our panel of notoriously picky critics for their quality and value. Since launching The Exchange, we have delivered over 26,000 cases to wine lovers across Canada. We handle everything for you. Have your corkscrew ready and prepare to enjoy a curated case of high-quality wine delivered to your door once every three months. Discovery (~$390/case) • Get a curated case every 3 months • Mixed, All Red or All Whites options • $30/bottle on average Premium Black (~$630/case) • Get a curated case every 3 months • Cellar-worthy wines • Mixed or All Red options • $50/bottle on average Find out more here: https://www.winealign.com/the-exchange/

David Lawrason and the WineAlign Exchange Wine Club Subscription

The Exchange taps into the world of wines beyond the stores and delivers a curated, mixed case of top quality wines directly to your door once a quarter. We work with top wine agencies in Ontario to find jewels for your case. All the wines are 90pts+ and have been carefully chosen by our panel of notoriously picky critics for their quality and value. Since launching The Exchange, we have delivered over 26,000 cases to wine lovers across Canada. We handle everything for you. Have your corkscrew ready and prepare to enjoy a curated case of high-quality wine delivered to your door once every three months. Discovery (~$390/case) • Get a curated case every 3 months • Mixed, All Red or All Whites options • $30/bottle on average Premium Black (~$630/case) • Get a curated case every 3 months • Cellar-worthy wines • Mixed or All Red options • $50/bottle on average Find out more here: https://www.winealign.com/the-exchange/

Megha Jandhyala's and the WineAlign Exchange Wine Club Subscription

The Exchange taps into the world of wines beyond the stores and delivers a curated, mixed case of top quality wines directly to your door once a quarter. We work with top wine agencies in Ontario to find jewels for your case. All the wines are 90pts+ and have been carefully chosen by our panel of notoriously picky critics for their quality and value. Since launching The Exchange, we have delivered over 26,000 cases to wine lovers across Canada. We handle everything for you. Have your corkscrew ready and prepare to enjoy a curated case of high-quality wine delivered to your door once every three months. Discovery (~$390/case) • Get a curated case every 3 months • Mixed, All Red or All Whites options • $30/bottle on average Premium Black ~($630/case) • Get a curated case every 3 months • Cellar-worthy wines • Mixed or All Red options • $50/bottle on average Find out more here: https://www.winealign.com/the-exchange/

John Szabo, MS and the WineAlign Exchange Wine Club Subscription

The Exchange taps into the world of wines beyond the stores and delivers a curated, mixed case of top quality wines directly to your door once a quarter. We work with top wine agencies in Ontario to find jewels for your case. All the wines are 90pts+ and have been carefully chosen by our panel of notoriously picky critics for their quality and value. Since launching The Exchange, we have delivered over 26,000 cases to wine lovers across Canada. We handle everything for you. Have your corkscrew ready and prepare to enjoy a curated case of high-quality wine delivered to your door once every three months. Discovery ($390/case) • Get a curated case every 3 months • Mixed, All Red or All Whites options • $30/bottle on average Premium Black ($630/case) • Get a curated case every 3 months • Cellar-worthy wines • Mixed or All Red options • $50/bottle on average Find out more here: https://www.winealign.com/the-exchange/

7.11 - All Ontario: Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Red Blend & Cabernet Franc

Think You Know Wine features David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. In this episode, our host Renée Sferrazza guides our critics through five wines from Ontario: Flat Rock Cellars Riesling 2018 Malivoire Estate Grown Chardonnay 2018 Hidden Bench Estate Pinot Noir Unfiltered 2019 Trius Red The Icon 2018 Featherstone Cabernet Franc 2018 This is meant to be entertainment as it's friendly coopetition between old colleagues and good friends. Hopefully it is educational as well, either by being right or being wrong.

7.10 - Pecorino, Viognier & Frappato

Think You Know Wine features David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. In this episode, our host Renée Sferrazza guides our critics through the following wines: Umani Ronchi Centovie Pecorino Colli 2017 McManis Family Vineyards Viognier 2019 Planeta Frappato Di Vittoria 2018 This is meant to be entertainment as it's friendly coopetition between old colleagues and good friends. Hopefully it is educational as well, either by being right or being wrong.

7.9 - Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay & Tempranillo

Think You Know Wine features David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. In this episode, our host Renée Sferrazza guides our critics through the following wines: Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Quails' Gate Chardonnay 2018 Marques de Teran Reserva 2012, DOC Rioja This is meant to be entertainment as it's friendly coopetition between old colleagues and good friends. Hopefully it is educational as well, either by being right or being wrong.

7.8 - Assyrtiko, Friulano, GSM & Sherry - The Critics' Coup

The inmates have taken over the asylum. In this episode, the critics have chosen the wines for their colleagues to guess. Think You Know Wine features David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. Our host Renée Sferrazza guides our critics through the following wines: Argyros Atlantis White 2019 Marco Felluga Amani Friulano 2019 Château D'anglès Classique Syrah/Grenache/Mourvèdre 2018 Lustau Solera Reserva Dry Amontillado Los Arcos This is meant to be entertainment as it's friendly co-opetition between old colleagues and good friends. Hopefully it is educational as well, either by being right or being wrong.

7.7 - Pinot Noir, Red Bordeaux, Malbec

Think You Know Wine features David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. In this episode, our host Renée Sferrazza guides our critics through the following wines: Hidden Bench Estate Pinot Noir Unfiltered 2019 Château La Croix De Queynac 2018 Catena Lunlunta Old Vines Appellation Malbec 2018 This is meant to be entertainment as it's friendly coopetition between old colleagues and good friends. Hopefully it is educational as well, either by being right or being wrong.

7.6 - Valpolicella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese

Think You Know Wine features David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. Our host Renée Sferrazza guides our critics through the following wines: Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 2017 Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2017 This is meant to be entertainment as it's friendly coopetition between old colleagues and good friends. Hopefully it is educational as well, either by being right or being wrong.

7.5 - Riesling, Saperavi, Tempranillo

Think You Know Wine features David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. Our host Renée Sferrazza guides our critics through the following wines: Thirty Bench Winemaker's Blend Riesling 2019 United Stars Mukuzani Kakheti 2017 Villacreces Pruno 2018 This is meant to be entertainment as it's friendly coopetition between old colleagues and good friends. Hopefully it is educational as well, either by being right or being wrong.

7.4 - Chenin Blanc, Rioja Crianza & Chianti

Think You Know Wine features David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. Our host Renée Sferrazza guides our critics through the following wines: Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2019 Ramirez De La Piscina Crianza 2015 Frescobaldi Chianti Nipozzano Riserva 2017 This is meant to be entertainment as it's friendly coopetition between old colleagues and good friends. Hopefully it is educational as well, either by being right or being wrong.

7.3 - Grüner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc & Chardonnay

Think You Know Wine features David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. Our host Renée Sferrazza guides our critics through the following wines: Weinrieder Ried Schneiderberg Grüner Veltliner 2017 Left Field Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay 2018 This is meant to be entertainment as it's friendly coopetition between old colleagues and good friends. Hopefully it is educational as well, either by being right or being wrong.

7.2 - Chablis, Gamay & Chianti Classico

Think You Know Wine features David Lawrason, John Szabo MS, Michael Godel and Sara d'Amato blind tasting via Zoom. Our host Renée Sferrazza guides our critics through the following wines: Brocard Chablis De Lechet 2018 Malivoire Farmstead Gamay 2019 BRANCAIA Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2015 This is meant to be entertainment as it's friendly coopetition between old colleagues and good friends. Hopefully it is educational as well, either by being right or being wrong.