Written By Treve Ring Libations / White Wine Jun 28, 2010 Laughing Stock Vineyards Viognier 2009 SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter PinterestNaramata Bench, Okanagan Valley$26-30www.laughingstock.caDavid and Cynthia Enns have always subscribed to “go big or go home”. From their striking labels to their bold marketing campaigns to their wines’ huge flavours – these people pack a lot into one bottle. And their latest move in the face of this week’s HST rollout can only be called bold. Or maybe brilliant.As of Canada Day – aka HST Day – Laughing Stock’s wines will actually be reduced in price. The winery will be passing along the 3% tax savings from the transition to HST to wine buyers on their website and in their tasting room. The current tax rate for wine in BC is 15% (5% GST and 10% PST liquor tax). Therefore, when the 12% HST kicks in, the taxation of wine will actually decrease. Unlike the BCLDB, who have decided to collect and pocket the additional 3%, Laughing Stock will pass the savings on to their customers. A small amount – sure. A huge gesture – absolutely. And one that will keep them in the hearts of their fans (plus win them numerous new ones). As winemaker David Enns says, “We just feel that this is the right thing to do. We eat it, you drink it.”Looking for a reason to blow your newfound windfall? Their inaugural Viognier will provide one. A big blast of aromatic and lush fruit jump from the glass – peach, mango, orange and floral notes (if LFNG is looking for a side business, I recommend a perfumery arm). A filling mouthfeel follows of ripe peach, honeyed pineapple, orange blossom, flowers and buttery vanilla. The oak treatment might be a little – bold – for some Viognier fans. But it’s totally in sync with this winery, and its devotees wouldn’t have it any other way. Pair with a patio. Only 150 cases were made, so get thee to Naramata and try it for yourself. After July 1 though – save that 3%.Rating: (click here to see what our wine ratings mean) OkanaganViognierWhite WineWine Reviews SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterest Written By: Treve Ring Treve Ring is a wine writer, editor, judge, consultant and certified sommelier, and has been with EAT Magazine for over a decade.\r\n\r\nIn addition to her work with EAT, she is a Wine Critic and National Judge for ... Read More You may also like Beer / Beer & Cider / Drink / Events / Victoria March 24, 2019 A New Beer Society in Town Victoria Beer Week launched its sixth annual festival earlier this month, which ran from March 1-9. In addition to the festival returning for another ... Read More Beer / Wineries & Breweries February 4, 2019 Vancouver Island Brewery’s New Porter and New Re-Rebrand Vancouver Island Brewery unveils new porter along with their new re-rebrand Vancouver Island Brewery held a flight night last week, in part to ... Read More Causes / Events January 25, 2019 Blue Monday Pop-Up Bar – 100 Proof Blues January can be tough around these parts. In fact, it has come to be so globally known as such, that the third Monday of each January has ... Read More Cocktails / Events January 25, 2019 The Complete Bartender Competition 2019 Little Jumbo played host to Nimble Bar Co.’s The Complete Bartender Competition, January 16, 2019 Last Wednesday, I judged my first cocktail ... Read More Beer & Cider / Events / Victoria March 1, 2018 Victoria Beer Week launches its fifth year Victoria is once again readying itself to host the fifth annual Victoria Beer Week. As locals and beer geeks alike wet their palates for special ... Read More Coffee & Tea / Victoria December 18, 2017 Level Ground Trading Moves Up to New State-of-the-Art Headquarters Victoria, BC – Level Ground Trading, Victoria’s Fair Trade pioneer, is moving from their current location in Central Saanich, to a larger ... Read More Comments are closed.
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