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16½/20
Laughing Stock Vineyards Blind Trust Red +06/10 2014
Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaAlluring dark florals, cassis, thorns, anise, sweet tobacco fill this juicy and full-bodied Bordeaux blend, a second-label under their flagship Portfolio. If you peel off the capsule, this "Blind" trust for 2014 is revealed; this vintage it's 42 percent malbec, along with merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. The blue fruit and violet perfume from the malbec is potent and lovely throughout, from first whiff though the lingering finish, backed up by the firm lashing of cassis and thorns from the cabernets and lifted with a swell of acidity. Tannins are firm but softly clad. Stainless steel and oak fermentated, before a sixteen month stint in French oak. The alcohol (nearly 15 percent) is felt on the finish of this likeable young wine, best mitigated by pork ribs or tenderloin.Tasted: 19 September 2016Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $26.99 | 750ml | winery direct |
Arterra Wines Canada
Principle Fine Wines
Blend: Merlot - Malbec - Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon - Petit VerdotUPC: 850451001848
