| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
1/30/2015 - buckeye76 wrote: 94 pointsBIG BERRY FRUIT IN THE NOSE WITH DRIED PLUMS, CHOCOLATE, AND HINTS OF FLORAL. BLACKBERRIES, LICORICE, AND BLACK CHERRIES IN THE FLAVOR. LONG FINISH. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
3/10/2005 - prafferty wrote: 94 pointsAn earlier vintage of this wine was my "red wine epiphany" so I've admittedly got a soft spot. The nose, as always is terrific, blackberries, pepper, flowers, no overt citrus notes like I've had previously. Terrificly balanced wine, lots of fruit, smoke, curry spices, and a hint of lemon from the Viognier. It's a little more tannic in the mouth and not nearly as jammy as when it was younger, maybe 1/3 of the way though shedding its baby fat. I can't wait to see where this wine ends up...could easily get 95 from me in a couple more years if everything contiunes to evolve...as it is, probably 93...but too stingy. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
5/1/2005 - winefool wrote: 94 pointsReally nice and lovely. Surprisingly interesting. 5/05 |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
5/12/2011 - adippa Likes this wine: 94 pointsThe wine looks Purple colored. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
10/9/2010 - sjw_11 wrote: 94 pointsMagenta, hints of brown. On the nose there is lashings of stewed plum with a hint of violets and perfume lingering from the Viognier (co-fermented). With eight years the sweet fruit has loosened into a supple smooth-tannined elegance. Soft, still juicy, divine. Top wine. Now to 2-3 yrs. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
8/31/2004 - TomH wrote: 94 pointsThis wine has pulled itself together now and is drinking freakingly wonderful! Blood orange and apricot notes poke through all the gloriously ripe blackberry & pepper nuances of the Shiraz. Awesome, head turning wine. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
1/30/2019 - Optimus Wine Likes this wine: 94 pointsThis wine has a medium body, medium + tannin, medium - acidity, medium + alcohol and low sweetness. Visually the wine is a medium garnet with an orange hue on the rim. Notes of stewed strawberries, nutmeg, tobacco, spiciness and hints of eucalyptus on the nose. The palate had dark fruit, leather and pencil shavings. The weight of the wine in the mouth is intense and Coates the entire palate with fruity tannins. The finish is long and leaves a tartness in the mouth. Love these old Australian wines. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
6/18/2006 - Seanr7 wrote: 93 pointsStood up for 24 hours and decanted for sediment. As with the '03 this is a tannic wine that needs air. After one and a half hours of air this wine was signing. Great nose of Blackberry, flowers and cherry. This wine coats the mouth with a finish that goes on for ever. I think this wine will go for another 5+ years and actually get better with more bottle time. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
11/15/2021 - Philippe_C wrote: 93 pointsBlack cherries jam, animal, loads of cherries, almost too much, vanilla... Fresh red fruit and ripe red cherries, loads of integrated tannin, nice balance. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
9/20/2009 - Poorob wrote: 93 pointsdelicious - the blend really brings out the best in the shiraz, wish i had more. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
2/12/2005 - rlysecky wrote: 93 pointsFantastic nose of blueberries, dark fruit, and spice with nuances of black pepper, smoke, and eucalyptus. Flavors of blueberry and blackberry with a hint of pepper. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
12/27/2006 - vintage61 wrote: 93 pointsSeems to get better every time I open one. maybe I just don't remember how good they really are. I would say it is at peak and should hold for 5 more years. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
3/27/2013 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 93 pointsShowing no signs of fading, this wine benefits from the lift of the Viognier, otherwise jammyness would be a problem. Heavy nose of blackberry and earth tones (no heat), once tasted I got blackberry, plum, cigar box, and tobacco. This had a ton of sediment at the bottom, a testament to the extraction level. I don't go looking for subtlety when I open Australian Shiraz, so no points off for lacking it. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
10/14/2004 - dsimmons wrote: 93 pointsCracked a bottle of this wine with friends over a dinner of grilled Mallard ducks. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
6/24/2012 - Russtigo wrote: 93 pointsJust delicious |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
7/20/2004 - Eric wrote: 93 pointsThis wine has a very intense nose of roasted plum with obvious notes of eucalyptus and some tar. On the palate this is dark and brooding, showing some iodine on the front palate and then exploding with a mouthful of blue and black fruits, finishing with a huge kick of tannins. As approachable as the wine is, it also has a huge amount of structure. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
1/25/2004 - dsimmons wrote: 93 pointsHad this wine at a charity tasting/auction. Definately the WOTN for me. Very easy drinking with very rich and opulent fruit. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
2/5/2006 - bknysak wrote: 93 pointsA complex, beautiful wine, with a nose of blackberry & black raspberry jam, grilled beef, iron, and black pepper. Flavors are supported by sweet, but somewhat noticable tannin, with some beef blood, carob, and peaches (wow, I love syrah-viognier blends!) |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
9/9/2007 - GSW wrote: 92 pointsStill a pleasure. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
8/22/2007 - GSW wrote: 92 pointsThis remains a truly fun wine to drink. All the expected shiraz notes with just a touch of softness. Dark purple, plenty of fruit and smooth. I would expect this vintage to drink well over the next 5+ years. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
1/28/2008 - GSW wrote: 92 pointsConsistent with earlier notes. Still a fun wine and no sign of tiring. Fragrant, fruit-driven, hedonistic. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
12/26/2016 - mats13 Likes this wine: 92 pointsIn a great place right now. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
3/2/2008 - mimik wrote: 92 pointsLike others have previously stated, this wine has reached its peak and is drinking well now. Smooth integration with lots of cassis and blackberry notes and racy acidity. Medium finish. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
7/24/2013 - peternelson wrote: 92 pointsPatina: Floral, rose, stewed fruits, cherry, good structure and well-aged. Very supple, tasty and tertiary. |
| Red |
2002 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-ViognierMcLaren Vale Shiraz Blend, Syrah more |
5/22/2006 - grossie wrote: 92 pointsNot decanted, but opened on a night I know I won't finish it. Dark red/purple color. Slightly charred nose with wonderful deep shiraz blueberries and a terrific floral quality. Very full-bodied with tongue-gripping tannin, but so much fruit behind it that the ripe shiraz dark fruit with its minty side shows through. Long finish. I detect a relatively low acidity, giving this a fat sensation in the mouth. Overall a beautiful wine, worthy of a low-90s score now, with significant potential for improvement when it loses it's baby fat and sheds some tannin. |
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