Canadian wine expert and wine writer Leah Spooner

Elevating Canadian and International Wine Through Professional Storytelling, Judging, and Events.

Editor for VineRoutes and expert wine judge with 20 years of experience crafting narrative-driven communication, strategic brand partnerships, and elite tasting events.

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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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Heirloom Vineyards McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022

Heirloom Vineyards McLaren Vale Shiraz 2022

There’s an alluring complexity of aromas that begin with white chocolate and floral nuances that dance atop ripe dark fruit. On the palate, a perceivable elegance within the richness, woven through soft tannins and layers of dried fig and juicy, blackberry bursts. Hints of dark cherry, cedar spice and nutmeg continue to push a symphony of flavour and trails on a long, satisfying finish.