Canadian wine expert and wine writer Leah Spooner

I’m Leah Spooner - a Canadian wine writer and content creator with 20 years in the industry specializing in compelling, narrative-driven wine communication. Catch my latest articles and reviews to stay updated on exciting new wines in Canada and around the globe!

Wine expert and wine critic Leah Spooner wine tasting

With a background in both wine education and media, I help consumers and industry professionals connect more meaningfully with what’s in their glass. Whether it’s a focused tasting, a social media brand collaboration, or a deep-dive article, my goal is to make wine accessible and engaging.

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Bottle shot of 13th Street Winery Burger Blend red wine

13th Street Winery Burger Blend Gamay Noir + Pinot Noir

This is a certified sustainable wine that illuminates the best characteristics of its two cool-climate grapes - Gamay and Pinot. Light-bodied, with juicy red berry fruit and savoury earthy edges. At surface level, raspberry and strawberry flavours, but further along the palate notes of mushroom and dried herbs reveal more depth towards a lengthy finish.