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Laughing Stock Vineyards Syrah, Okanagan Valley BC
92 Points

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Region: Okanagan Valley Naramata / Penticton
Vintage: 2018
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WineScores' Review

Potent, ripe, chewy.
This weighty Syrah comes from LFNG's estate Perfect Hedge vineyard in Osoyoos. It was co-fermented with 3% Viognier (a nod to Northern Rhone Valley's versions) then aged 20 months in 28% new and 72% older French oak.
Roasted cherries and molasses dominate the nose along with coconut husk, melted dark chocolate, prunes and grilled fennel bulb, vanilla, cinnamon and coriander. Weighty and plush, the palate shows super ripe berries, pepper and Mexican spiced chocolate. There is some chew to the tannins and heat on the finish thanks to 14.9% alcohol.


 
Recommended Pairings
Seafood/Fish, White Meat Chicken/Pork, French Food


©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores reviewed - 2021-05-20 11:39:36.0

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