wine profile

A blind trust is a financial trust in which the executors have full discretion over the assets, and the trust beneficiaries have no knowledge of the holdings of the trust. In this case, our Blind Trust is a wine in which the winemaker has full discretion over the blend, so you’ll just have to trust us.

The Blind Trust White was produced between 2011 and 2014 but hasn’t been made since. The 2024 vintage is the third version of this reimagined wine. Only 200 cases produced.

Winemaking Notes

Our winemaking choices for this vintage include whole cluster pressing for a fresh fruit profile and partial malolactic fermentation to provide a soft, round texture on the palate. Much of our winemaking approach relies on blending which brings together the unique characteristics of each varietal and creates layers of flavours and complexity. As well, we employ a range of fermenting strategies including neutral French oak barrels and puncheons which accounted for 69% of the blend and aged for 6 months. The remaining 31% was fermented in stainless steel.

If you want to blind taste the Blind Trust, read no further. Spoiler alert: this year’s ‘blend’ is 100% Sauvignon Blanc. After trialing several blend options, we decided on no blend!  

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 Laughingstock Vineyards. More information on that will be released later this year.

Vineyards

Lavoie Vineyard on the Naramata Bench