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16½/20
Laughing Stock Vineyards Portfolio +0810 2019
Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThe 2019 starts with tobacco, while the palate shows dark cherry, dried herbs, tobacco, cigar box, and cassis. It is full bodied but balanced, allowing it to be aged or consumed now with beef. The blend includes 49% merlot, 31% cabernet sauvignon, 13% cabernet franc, 5% malbec, and 2% petit verdot. Double sorting tables ensure that only highest quality fruit is used for whole berry fermentation in stainless steel and oak. The wine spends 20 months in French oak barrels, 41% new French oak (20% puncheons) and 59% second fill French oak.Tasted: 26 April 2025Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $53.99 | 750ml | winery online, select private retailers |
| ON | $53.00 | 750ml | LCBO |
| AB | $53.00 | 750ml | |
| BC | $109.99 | 1500ml | winery online/direct |
| BC | $219.00 | 3000ml | winery online/direct |
Arterra Wines Canada
Principle Fine Wines
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Malbec - Petit VerdotCSPC: 105353UPC: 850451002104
