Professional Reviews
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James Halliday
94
Oozing licorice, spice, blackberry and chocolate; very ripe and rich; tannins not overdone.
(10/2003)
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
94
Deep garnet-brick colored, the 2002 The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier gives notes of prunes and dried mulberry over tobacco, sandalwood, spice box and pencil lead. Open, expressive and drinking beautifully right now, the palate is very spicy with pleasant chocolate and savory flavors textured by firm velvety tannins. It finishes long with just enough freshness. (LPB)
(02/2012)
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Wine & Spirits
93
No tasting note given.
(02/2004)
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Wine Spectator
91
A lithe, lively red with a lovely subtle streak of apricot and spice running through the blackberry, blueberry and peppery spice flavors, beautifully balanced right through the harmonious finish. (HS)
(12/2003)
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Staff Reviews
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By: Jim Chanteloup7/27/2015K&L Staff MemberOne of the newest offerings from the d'Arenberg team, this wine was named after the Magpie, a large, verbal, black and white Australian native, in order to highlight the blend of black (Shiraz) and white (Viognier) varieties combined to make this Down Under, Côte-Rôtie-styled wine. Just like in the vineyards of Côte Rôtie, d'Arenberg grows Viognier alongside the Shiraz and picks and vinifies the two together to create a highly perfumed red wine. The result is a wine with a decidedly floral nose combined with ripe, spicy Shiraz characteristics and a vivid, dark purple color. It manages to be both big and elegant. Think blueberry pie in a glass!
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