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 Laughing Magpie

d'Arenberg Laughing Magpie

Winemaker, Chester's Osborne has his daughters Ruby and Alicia to thank for naming The Laughing Magpie; it is what they call their tame Kookaburra (a member of the Kingfisher family).

Upon release The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier has a vivid dark purple colour. The Viognier adds fragrance and the perfume of flowers, nectarines, ginger and herbs, serving to enhance the very ripe spectrum of the Shiraz, namely blackberry, blueberry and boysenberry.

These same characters are also evident on the palate and prevail with a smooth glycerol impact, following through to the mid palate with fruity tannin. The structure has an accent on fine structure and a gritty long fruit tannin.
d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2005 (75cl) d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2005 (75cl)

Robert Parker 93 points, Drink 2006 - 2014:
"Year in and year out, one of the most exotic, flamboyant, and sexiest cuvees in the d’Arenberg portfolio is The Laughing Magpie Shiraz/Viognier. The 2005 exhibits a spring flower garden-like character interwoven with blackberries, creme de cassis, melted licorice, and sweet, toasty new oak. Opulent and voluptuous, with silky tannin, and a plump, fleshy, rich, full-bodied personality, this offering is meant to be consumed over the next 5-8 years." Wine Advocate #167 (Oct 2006) 


Price:   £14.95 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)
d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2004 (75cl) d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2004 (75cl)

Robert Parker 92 points, Drink 2005 - 2013:
"One of the most successful offerings in d’Arenberg’s portfolio is the impressive 2004 The Laughing Magpie Shiraz/Viognier (94% of the former and 6% of the latter). Not surprisingly, this is a flamboyant, exuberant, deep ruby/purple-colored effort exhibiting plenty of sweet blackberry and cassis intermixed with touches of marmalade and honeysuckle. Nearly over the top, it should drink well for 7-8 years." Wine Advocate #161 (Oct 2005) 


Price:   £15.94 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)
d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2001 (75cl) d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2001 (75cl)

Robert Parker 93 points, Drink 2005 - 2018:
"D'Arenberg continues to do exceptionally well with their newest offering, The Laughing Magpie. The inky/purple-colored 2001 (a blend of 95% Shiraz and 5% Viognier) exhibits knock-out aromas of violets, blackberry liqueur, honeysuckle, and toasty new French oak. With extraordinary richness, full body, opulence, intensity, and a seamless as well as majestic finish this killer red will be at its finest between 2005-2018" Wine Advocate #143 (Oct 2002) 


Price:   £23.50 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)
Delivery only £4.95 to anywhere in mainland UK
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