Amphora Viognier 2024

Wine Profile

Viognier is a late ripening variety that requires a long growing season to fully ripen. For this reason, this fruit comes from two vineyards in Osoyoos.

Tasting Notes

This expression of Viognier is an interesting contrast to our annual Viognier. This wine offers aromas of nectarine, ripe melon and white flowers with flavors of peaches and lime zest. The long weighty finish will pair nicely with grilled chicken kebabs or grilled shellfish. Drink from 2025-2029

Winemaking notes

The grapes for this wine were hand picked and double hand sorted before pressing and fermented using wild yeast in two clay Amphorae. The wine was then left to age sur lie another 2 months which developed a round mouthfeel.

Vintage notes

The Okanagan’s 2024 freeze event was an unprecedented shake-up—one that tested even the most diversified portfolios. While our vineyards weather the storm and we continue to invest in the future, we remain committed to crafting wines that meet the high standards of our shareholders.

This year, we are producing a select few wines from our BC harvest, supported by our carefully managed inventory. Behind the scenes, our team has also explored thoughtful ways to adapt our sourcing for the future—strategically and selectively—ensuring we maintain the standards and style you’ve come to expect. We will be introducing one limited-edition release featuring fruit sourced from the Pacific Northwest—an opportunity to showcase the strength of diversification in winemaking. Working closely with a trusted network of esteemed vineyards in Washington state, our winemaking team has meticulously overseen every step—from vineyard selection to fermentation—to uphold the precision, structure, and quality that define Laughing Stock Vineyards. More information on that will be released later this year.

Vineyards

Sourced from Perfect Hedge Vineyard in Osoyoos