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Laughing Stock Vineyards Portfolio 2012 Wine Review

Laughing Stock Vineyards Portfolio 2012

Laughing Stock Vineyards Portfolio 2012

Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $54.95

Drink: 2014-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.7%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Laughing Stock Vineyards

Agent: Laughing Stock Vineyards Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 89/100

An over-the-top red wine blend from an MBA graduate (thus the name "Portfolio" and Laughing "Stock") who doesn't know the meaning of restraint. This is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, and Malbec grapes. Pair with over-priced kobe beef.

Food pairings: flavourful charcuterie, blue Stilton cheese.

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This Laughing Stock Vineyards Portfolio 2012 was reviewed on October 11, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 182477
  • $52.99 
  • Check Stock
  • AGLC
  • 769449

Reviews and Ratings

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Well balanced Bordeaux blend aged in barrel 19 months in 55% new French oak, 45% second use French oak. Full bodied. Blackberry, plum, mocha, black sage, anise. Tasted 2012 vintage in Feb 2018. Paired well with braised beef lasagna. 92 points
Rod Macleod reviewed this wine as follows:

Free at Canada Media
Laughing Stock takes its name as a play on the stock market and reflects the graduate business degrees of its founders. - Community Wine Reviews

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