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Laughing Stock Vineyards Amphora Syrah +20/10 2020
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaA Small Cap release of only 120 cases honours the ancient method of true hands-off winemaking approach using terracotta clay Amphorae. 2020 is giant wine with pronounced, sweet, dark chocolate mixed with a savoury crushed olive and blueberry underside. Soft, round, and easy sipping, it draws you into the glass even at this young age. A bit over the top this year, but I'm sure many will be just fine with its hedonistic palate. The 2020 is a 97/3 co-ferment of syrah and viognier. The winemaking is simple: you place whole berry fruit into three 500L terracotta containers and close the lids. After ten days, a natural five-week ferment starts, followed by a six month sleep in the Amphorae with zero intervention. The 2020 crop was light in general. However, the winery reports "loosely formed bunches with smaller than average berry size allowed for full sunlight penetration with resultant development of intense fruit flavours". The syrah was picked on October 20th from the Perfect Hedge Vineyard on East Bench Osoyoos. At bottling, the alcohol topped 15.3% adding extra weight and warmth to the final product.Tasted: 10 November 2021Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $49.99 | 750ml | wine club only |
Arterra Wines Canada
Principle Fine Wines
Blend: Shiraz - ViognierUPC: 850451002050
