Steve Thurlow

Steve Thurlow
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At WineAlign, Steve Thurlow is a principal critic and a partner who is presently focused on spirits with a specialty in single malt scotch and boutique gin. He travels widely throughout the world and writes features on spirits and wines from time to time.

He has been tasting whisky for almost 50 years and has taught spirits since the 80s but it is only in the last five years that he has started to write about spirits. His regular visits to distilleries in Scotland were brought to an abrupt halt in 2020 when COVID-19 arrived.

Since 2001, he has been a consultant to international wine and spirit exporting organizations assisting with the growth of their imports to Canada.

He was a contributor to Wine Access, Canada’s national wine magazine, from 2001 until it ceased publication in 2013. Prior to Wine Access, he was an importer of wine and spirits for many years.

However today Steve mostly concerns himself with his wine education and communication business where he leads groups of wine and spirits lovers on several travel trips each year all over the world to explore the wine, spirits, food, culture and history of producing regions.

Steve was the Education Director for IWEG for over a decade. IWEG delivers the International WSET wine and spirits education program in Ontario and has been educating the trade and wine/spirit lovers since 1977. Graduates of IWEG are among the “Who’s Who” of the Ontario and Canadian Alcohol Beverage Industries.

In the past he also spent much time organizing Toronto’s annual international wine festivals. For example, Steve was on the executive team of the Santé Wine Festival from 2003 to 2008

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Glenfarclas 40 Y O, Single Malt Scotch (700ml) Bottle Glenfarclas 40 Y O, Single Malt Scotch (700ml)
Scotland, World
17662
Review added: March 20, 2024
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$2,310.30 Medium
(44)G
Glenfarclas 35 Y O, Single Malt Scotch (700ml) Bottle Glenfarclas 35 Y O, Single Malt Scotch (700ml)
Scotland, World
35297
Review added: March 20, 2024
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$1,834.00 High
(61)G
Blaauwklippen Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Wo Stellenbosch Bottle Blaauwklippen Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa
33296
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$25.95 High
(499)O
Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz 2019, Barossa Bottle Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz 2019, Barossa
South Australia, Australia
528356
Review added: March 18, 2024
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$80.00 None
(0)A
Montecillo Reserva Rioja 2017, D.O.Ca Bottle Montecillo Reserva Rioja 2017, D.O.Ca
Rioja, Spain
621003
Review added: March 09, 2024
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$16.30 High
(1000+)G
Saint Clair Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Bottle Saint Clair Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Marlborough, New Zealand
237255
Review added: March 08, 2024
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$18.00 High
(1000+)G
Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier 2022, Eden Valley Bottle Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier 2022, Eden Valley
South Australia, Australia
agent
Review added: March 06, 2024
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$25.00 Shopping_bag
Stella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon Luminosa Vineyard 2022, Margaret River Bottle Stella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon Luminosa Vineyard 2022, Margaret River
Margaret River, Australia
492942
Review added: March 05, 2024
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$70.00 None
(0)V
La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2020, Ap Bottle La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2020, Ap
Rhône, France
494674
Review added: January 30, 2024
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$25.95 High
(331)V
Masi Campofiorin 2020, Rosso Verona Bottle Masi Campofiorin 2020, Rosso Verona
Veneto, Italy
155051
Review added: December 26, 2023
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$21.00 High
(1000+)G
Robertson Winery Chenin Blanc 2023, Wo Robertson Valley Bottle Robertson Winery Chenin Blanc 2023, Wo Robertson Valley
Robertson, South Africa
495507
Review added: December 23, 2023
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$11.95 High
(1000+)G
E. Guigal Côtes Du Rhône 2020 Bottle E. Guigal Côtes Du Rhône 2020
Rhône, France
259721
Review added: December 15, 2023
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$23.95 High
(1000+)E
Umberto Cesari Liano Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Igt Rubicone, Emilia Romagna Bottle Umberto Cesari Liano Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Igt Rubicone, Emilia Romagna
Emilia Romagna, Italy
225086
Review added: December 14, 2023
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$29.95 High
(1000+)E
Vineland Estates Elevation St. Urban Vineyard Riesling 2022, St. Urban Vineyard, VQA Niagara Escarpment Bottle Vineland Estates Elevation St. Urban Vineyard Riesling 2022, St. Urban Vineyard, VQA Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada
38117
Review added: December 14, 2023
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$22.95 High
(1000+)E
Le Clos Jordanne Le Grand Clos Pinot Noir 2020, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment Bottle
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Le Clos Jordanne Le Grand Clos Pinot Noir 2020, VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment
Ontario, Canada
184564
Review added: November 16, 2023
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$49.95 High
(300)V
Stratus White Label Red 2020, VQA Niagara On The Lake Bottle Stratus White Label Red 2020, VQA Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada
152526
Review added: November 12, 2023
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$145.00 Shopping_bag
Stratus White Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, VQA Niagara On The Lake Bottle Stratus White Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, VQA Niagara On The Lake
Ontario, Canada
152525
Review added: November 12, 2023
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$125.00 Shopping_bag
Stratus White Label Merlot 2020, VQA Niagara Peninsula Bottle Stratus White Label Merlot 2020, VQA Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada
winery
Review added: November 12, 2023
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$95.00 Shopping_bag
Henschke Hill Of Grace Shiraz 2018, Eden Valley Bottle Henschke Hill Of Grace Shiraz 2018, Eden Valley
South Australia, Australia
agent
Review added: November 08, 2023
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$1,099.95 Shopping_bag
Henschke Mount Edelstone Vineyard Shiraz 2018 Bottle Henschke Mount Edelstone Vineyard Shiraz 2018
Australia
agent
Review added: November 08, 2023
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$157.95 Shopping_bag
Henschke The Wheelwright 2018, Eden Valley Bottle Henschke The Wheelwright 2018, Eden Valley
South Australia, Australia
agent
Review added: November 08, 2023
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$185.95 None
(0)G
Henschke Cyril Henschke 2018, Eden Valley Bottle Henschke Cyril Henschke 2018, Eden Valley
South Australia, Australia
agent
Review added: November 08, 2023
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$219.95 None
(0)V
Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2018, Barossa, South Australia Bottle Henschke Keyneton Euphonium 2018, Barossa, South Australia
Australia
a
Review added: November 08, 2023
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$82.95 Shopping_bag
Cono Sur Organic Chardonnay 2022 Bottle Cono Sur Organic Chardonnay 2022
Chile
230565
Review added: November 07, 2023
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$14.00 High
(1000+)G
Zenato San Benedetto Lugana 2022, Doc Bottle Zenato San Benedetto Lugana 2022, Doc
Veneto, Italy
707158
Review added: November 07, 2023
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$20.95 High
(1000+)E
Mission Hill Reserve Merlot 2021, BC VQA Okanagan Valley Bottle
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Mission Hill Reserve Merlot 2021, BC VQA Okanagan Valley
British Columbia, Canada
553313
Review added: October 21, 2023
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$25.25 Low
(6)V
Henschke Shiraz Tappa Pass 2020, Barossa Bottle Henschke Shiraz Tappa Pass 2020, Barossa
South Australia, Australia
agent
Review added: October 13, 2023
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$74.95 Shopping_bag
Henschke Henry's Seven 2022, Barossa, South Australia Bottle Henschke Henry's Seven 2022, Barossa, South Australia
South Australia, Australia
agent
Review added: October 13, 2023
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$59.95 Shopping_bag
Henschke Pinot Gris Innes Vineyard 2022, Adelaide Hills Bottle Henschke Pinot Gris Innes Vineyard 2022, Adelaide Hills
South Australia, Australia
agent
Review added: October 13, 2023
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$44.95 Shopping_bag
Cathedral Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Western Cape Bottle Cathedral Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Western Cape
South Africa
328567
Review added: September 28, 2023
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$19.95 High
(1000+)E
Rocca Delle Macie Chianti Classico Docg 2021 Bottle Rocca Delle Macie Chianti Classico Docg 2021
Tuscany, Italy
741769
Review added: September 24, 2023
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$20.95 None
(0)E
Rocca Delle Macìe Chianti Riserva 2020, D.O.C.G. Bottle Rocca Delle Macìe Chianti Riserva 2020, D.O.C.G.
Tuscany, Italy
111641
Review added: September 24, 2023
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$15.95 High
(1000+)E
Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2022, W.O. Swartland Bottle Porcupine Ridge Syrah 2022, W.O. Swartland
Swartland, South Africa
595280
Review added: August 17, 2023
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$17.95 High
(1000+)E
Anselmi San Vincenzo 2022, Igt Veneto  Bottle Anselmi San Vincenzo 2022, Igt Veneto
Veneto, Italy
948158
Review added: August 16, 2023
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$19.95 High
(1000+)E
Gran Feudo Reserva 2017, Navarra Bottle Gran Feudo Reserva 2017, Navarra
Navarra, Spain
479014
Review added: August 14, 2023
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$19.95 High
(1000+)E
Plantation X O 20th Anniversary Rum, Barbados Bottle Plantation X O 20th Anniversary Rum, Barbados
Barbados, World
366609
Review added: June 09, 2023
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$86.95 High
(890)G
Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry Jamaican Rum, Jamaica Bottle Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry Jamaican Rum, Jamaica
World
19824
Review added: June 09, 2023
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$37.95 None
(0)G
Plantation Grand Reserve Aged Run Bottle Plantation Grand Reserve Aged Run
Barbados, World
318618
Review added: June 09, 2023
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$33.95 High
(1000+)G
Plantation 3 Star White Rum, Jamaica Barbados Trinidad Bottle Plantation 3 Star White Rum, Jamaica Barbados Trinidad
Barbados, World
545210
Review added: June 09, 2023
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$33.00 High
(1000+)G
Tawse Riesling Quarry Road 2020, VQA Vinemount Ridge Bottle
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Tawse Riesling Quarry Road 2020, VQA Vinemount Ridge
Ontario, Canada
198853
Review added: May 27, 2023
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$24.95 High
(1000+)E
Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Riserva Chianti Classico 2019, Docg Tuscany Bottle Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Riserva Chianti Classico 2019, Docg Tuscany
Tuscany, Italy
943613
Review added: May 26, 2023
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$22.95 High
(1000+)E
Santa Carolina Chardonnay Reserva 2022, Maule Valley Bottle Santa Carolina Chardonnay Reserva 2022, Maule Valley
Maule Valley, Chile
304022
Review added: May 24, 2023
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$13.95 High
(1000+)G
C J Pask Declaration Cabernet Merlot Malbec 2006, Gimblett Road Hawkes Bay Bottle C J Pask Declaration Cabernet Merlot Malbec 2006, Gimblett Road Hawkes Bay
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Review added: May 24, 2023
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$0.00 None
(0)
El Dorado Enmore Single Still Demerara Rum 2009, Product Of Guyana Bottle El Dorado Enmore Single Still Demerara Rum 2009, Product Of Guyana
World
26812
Review added: May 04, 2023
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$120.80 None
(0)V
El Dorado Port Mourant Single Still Demerara Rum 2009, Product Of Guyana Bottle El Dorado Port Mourant Single Still Demerara Rum 2009, Product Of Guyana
World
26813
Review added: May 04, 2023
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$120.85 Medium
(15)V
El Dorado 21 Y O Special Reserve, Guyana Bottle El Dorado 21 Y O Special Reserve, Guyana
World
45450
Review added: May 04, 2023
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$140.15 High
(717)V
El Dorado 15 Y O Special Reserve, Guyana Bottle El Dorado 15 Y O Special Reserve, Guyana
World
705418
Review added: May 04, 2023
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$79.95 High
(1000+)V
El Dorado 12 Year Old Rum, Guyana Bottle El Dorado 12 Year Old Rum, Guyana
World
60608
Review added: May 04, 2023
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$54.95 High
(1000+)V
El Dorado 8 Yo Rum, Guyana Bottle El Dorado 8 Yo Rum, Guyana
World
366666
Review added: May 04, 2023
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$36.95 High
(1000+)V
El Dorado 5 Year Old Rum, Guyana Bottle El Dorado 5 Year Old Rum, Guyana
World
894014
Review added: May 04, 2023
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$34.95 High
(1000+)V
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