My trip through Naramata took me into the Laughing Stock Vineyard on an incredibly hot day. Tasting wine in shorts and sunglasses is one of the greatest pleasures in life... Here's what I thought of this years Laughing Stocks.
Laughing Stock Pinot Gris 2008: Refreshing. Not too crisp, but shows good citrus fruit and acidity. Nice kiwi notes on the palate. Average finish. 81 Points.
Laughing Stock Blind Trust White 2008: Simple nose. Fresh and citrus-ey on the palate, with grapefruit and lemon. Tangy and refreshing, but not all that interesting. I enjoyed guessing at the blend, and then revealing it by removing the neck foil. A fun party wine for sure. 80 Points.
Laughing Stock Chardonnay 2008: Mild oak on the nose, with hints of pineapple cream. Pineapple and citruc juices on the palate, with very nice structure and body. Very good lenght. Delicious Chardonnay, but a little bit expensive at $26. 87 Points. Recommended.
Laughing Stock Blind Trust Red 2007: Beautiful nose of cocoa and dark berries. Well structured palate showing cassis, blackberry, and dark chocolate. Very smooth, with well polished tannins. Lovely wine. The best Laughing Stock wine I've ever tasted. 90 Points. Recommended.
Laughing Stock Portfolio 2006: Bubblegummy nose makes me think this wine has been overly extracted. Extremely fruit forward, but with decent structure. Harsh tannins lead this wine to be slightly unbalanced. Could use some time to come together, but shows some real potential. Another of the BC Bordeaux style blends. 89 Points.
Laughing Stock is a wonderful little winery with a very cute tasting room. They consistently produce some of my favourite BC wine, and they don't make the mistake of producing too many wines. By focusing on quality over quantity, Laughing Stock has ensured their share of the market.
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