d'Arenberg

The Laughing Magpie McLaren Vale Shiraz Viognier

8.819 ratings

9.01 pro ratings

McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia

Viognier, Shiraz

Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese

Top Notes For

9.0

10% Viognier, which I can only imagine was done to soften up otherwise brutally acidic and tannic Syrah from the vintage. However, it's expertly done and still manages to be big, bold, and 14.5% abv. Very floral and herbaceous nose of lilac, hibiscus, and plum. Coats the entire palate with big blackberry juice, smooth earthy oak, and chalky tannins.

10% Viognier, which I can only imagine was done to soften up otherwise brutally acidic and tannic Syrah from the vintage. However, it's expertly done and still manages to be big, bold, and 14.5% abv. Very floral and herbaceous nose of lilac, hibiscus, and plum. Coats the entire palate with big blackberry juice, smooth earthy oak, and chalky tannins.

Oct 11th, 2015

8.9

Great aged Shiraz/viognier mix at a great price! Not the fanciest but enjoyable with plums, herbs, tobacco!

Great aged Shiraz/viognier mix at a great price! Not the fanciest but enjoyable with plums, herbs, tobacco!

Oct 15th, 2020

9.4

Really loved this, not overly jammy, but def had dark fruit, some pepper and red meat as well, v fun

Really loved this, not overly jammy, but def had dark fruit, some pepper and red meat as well, v fun

Jun 8th, 2018

8.6

Fits my style but quite hot and the finish was too acidic.

Fits my style but quite hot and the finish was too acidic.

Jun 5th, 2017

8.8

Magnum for thanksgiving dinner!! Perfect match with turkey.

Magnum for thanksgiving dinner!! Perfect match with turkey.

Nov 25th, 2016

Vitaly Domnenko

9.0

Bh. Tm. Am. Fm.

Bh. Tm. Am. Fm.

Jan 21st, 2016

Laura Dettinger

8.9

Wine from Warren. Paired well with steak

Wine from Warren. Paired well with steak

Feb 15th, 2015

7.7

Very fruit forward. Tastes like there was an acid add. High in acidity....decent color. Lots of life left for an '07. A bit unilateral.

Very fruit forward. Tastes like there was an acid add. High in acidity....decent color. Lots of life left for an '07. A bit unilateral.

Jan 30th, 2015

10

Never too early for wine.

Never too early for wine.

Feb 16th, 2013

9.2

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jason had this 8 years ago

Dec 20th, 2015