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Laughing Stock Vineyards Blind Trust Red +10/09 2015
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaYou won't know the varietal make up of Blind Trust until you cut and peel the capsule, revealing the mix. This vintage is 44/34/19/3 merlot/malbec/cabernet sauvignon/cabernet franc from Osoyoos and Naramata, with 15 months in French oak barrels, a quarter of which were new. Sweet, ripe and full bodied, with potent cassis, kirsch, blackberry jam and dusky peppery violet drawn across smoked charcoal and a full bodied palate. Tannins are plush, making this easy wine a welcoming pour now. Make sure you pour with a meat rich enough to counter the 15 percent alcohol.Tasted: 15 August 2017Tasted by: Treve Ring & Anthony GismondiPrices:BC | $26.99 | 750ml | winery direct |
Arterra Wines Canada
Principle Fine Wines
Blend: Merlot - Malbec - Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon - Petit VerdotUPC: 850451001954