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David Lawrason. Based in Toronto, David has been a wine writer, educator and judge for over 35 years. Formerly wine columnist for The Globe and Mail and Toronto Life, he was also the founder of Wine Access magazine. He is now a writer and critic with WineAlign.com, Canada’s largest editorial wine site and co-chairs the National Wine Awards of Canada. He has tracked the development of PEC wines since the very earliest days, living in the region between 2005 and 2010.
MJ Macdonald. MJ Macdonald is a certified sommelier, wine judge, and co-owner of Decanter PEC, a vibrant wine bar and bottle shop in Wellington dedicated to celebrating Ontario’s great wines. With a multifaceted career spanning hospitality, education, and advocacy, she and The Cellar Sisters were honoured with the 2025 VQA Promoter Award in Hospitality.
Geoff Heinricks. Geoff Heinricks is a former contributor to Frank magazine. He has established himself as a respected winegrower in Prince Edward County and has been called “the county's soil guru and viticultural conscience.”
