Woven, powerful, supple.
Laughing Stock's premium red blend 2019 is comprised of 49% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec, and 2% Petit Verdot. It was aged 20 months in French oak, partially new, partially second fill.
This vintage has a fragrant nose of cassis and plum cake, black chocolate and espresso with licorice and spice rub, smoked meat, leather and brown spices. The palate is as potent as the nose, toasted spices, charred plums, leather and vanillin oak. Rich, nicely woven with notable structure and length.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - January 16th, 2023

Woven, powerful, supple.
Laughing Stock's premium red is a blend of 45% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, and 3% Petit Verdot. It was aged 21 months in French oak, partially new, partially second fill.
Black currents and black cherry pipe tobacco, vanilla liqueur, baking spices and purple floral aromas lead to a supple palate with generous weight. Oodles of black fruit line the mouth along with molasses, licorice root and dark mocha flavours. Expect ripe but chewy tannins and balanced acidity.
©copyright 2021 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - May 17th, 2021

Second Review: November 2021Black earth and chocolate, sage and toasted brown spice aromas rest on a bed of black currents and sweet floral notes. On the palate, spicy black fruits, leather, tobacco and spice flavours dominate; it's supple, nicely woven and elegant. Time in bottle has added harmony.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 16th, 2021

Woven, powerful, concentrated.
Laughing Stock's premium red is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot (48/32/14/4/2%)that was aged 20 months in French oak barrel (48% new).
Smoked black currents, coffee, pipe tobacco, dark chocolate, black cherries, brown spice, sage and black peppery aromas lead to a concentrated palate. Power and persistence is has a slightly brooding character but is nicely woven and balanced with freshness.
©copyright 2020 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - August 12th, 2020

The Blind Trust White blend is ever changing - this vintage is dominated by Pinot Gris with 28% Viognier and 29%Pinot Blanc.
Expect aromas of creamy Bosc pear, white peaches and melon with honeysuckle and hints of butterscotch. It's both luscious and lip-smaking with great concentration and plenty of refreshing pink grapefruit flavours. Wonderful depth, a kiss of sweetness and impressive persistence
©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 19th, 2012

Bright, creamy, balanced.
The grapes for this 2020 Chardonnay were sourced from Okanagan Falls then fermented mostly in oak and a small portion in concrete egg. It saw 9 months of ageing with lees stirring in 86% in barrel with 10% being in concrete egg and 4% in stainless steel.
Warm yellow apple sauce aromas are layered with hazelnuts, grilled lemon, bread dough and liquid honey. Sweet golden fruit, brown spice and vanilla flavours dominate the palate. It is slick and creamy with great balanced and deft use of oak--as seasoning rather than a main ingredient.
©copyright 2022 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - December 16th, 2022