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Laughing Stock Vineyards Amphora Syrah +13/10text
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Laughing Stock Vineyards Amphora Syrah +13/10 2017

Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe Laughing Stock Amphora release is syrah grown at Perfect Hedge Vineyard on the East Osoyoos Bench, tickled early by the rising sun. It has 9 percent viognier in the mix, fanning the aromatics and softening the palate. The syrah grapes go into two 500L terracotta containers as whole berries and are left to ferment undisturbed for eight months. The native ferment lasted over five weeks producing an extraordinarily supple palate, giving this giant mouth-filling red a chance to win you over. Post amphorae the contents are basket pressed and the final juice is run into bottle. There are no additives save for a small amount of sulphur before it's bottled unfined and unfiltered. This is a knockout on the palate with a strong blueberry undercurrent reminiscent of great Down Under shiraz, with a dusting of brown spicing and violets. Impressive to say the least, it will be interesting to see how it ages. You can drink it now though no problem. Roast duck comes to mind.Tasted: 21 December 2018Tasted by: Prices:
BC$49.99750mlwine club only
Producer: Laughing Stock VineyardsDistributors: The Wine Syndicate
Arterra Wines Canada
Principle Fine Wines
Blend: Shiraz - ViognierUPC: 850451002050