90POINTS
16½/20
Laughing Stock Vineyards Portfolio +09/10 2012
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaNow in its tenth vintage, it's always an easy 'yes' to the question to Buy! Hold! Cellar! Portfolio. Weather you enjoy this ready-to-drink big Bordeaux-styled red now with roast beef or lie it down for a couple of years, this vintage is another winning investment. Ripe cassis, sweet plum and earthy bramble aromas carry through to a satisfyingly layered medium-full bodied palate. Fresh, brambled cassis, ripe plum, cracked peppercorn, tart cherry and cinnamon bark are reined in by youthful grippy tannins that should relax with time. Subtle vanilla oak and bitter espresso hits on the juicy, lingering finish. Well-constructed and confident.Tasted: 23 March 2015Tasted by: Prices:BC | $45.00 | 750ml | winery direct, VQA and private wine shops |
ON | $53.00 | 750ml | LCBO |
AB | $53.00 | 750ml |
Arterra Wines Canada
Principle Fine Wines
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Petit Verdot - MalbecCSPC: 105353UPC: 850451001688