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Laughing Stock Vineyards Amphora VRM +24/09 2018
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis year's Amphora project has grown to six terracotta amphorae, and is the second vintage of VRM, with the blend 50/17/33 sourced from Osoyoos and Oliver. Three of the amphorae were filled with whole bunch viognier, while the others were 2/3 marsanne and 1/3 roussanne. All were left covered and untouched for 65 days. The grapes were all pressed together and rested in a mix of amphora and older oak. Pouring a golden hue, with ripe apricot, quince, and peach tightened with a lasso of bitter citrus pith, and kissed with salty prosciutto. Sides are tightly grippy around a gently plump middle (as is Laughing Stock's M.O.), to a piquant ginger finish. Edgy and interesting, and a leading example of a local natural wine.Tasted: 18 August 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $28.99 | 500ml | winery direct |
Arterra Wines Canada
Principle Fine Wines
Blend: Viognier - Roussanne - MarsanneUPC: 063657040393
