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2006 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-Viognier
Shiraz Blend
- Australia
- South Australia
- Fleurieu
- McLaren Vale
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Community Tasting Notes 107
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Wine4Life Likes this wine: 91 points
December 31, 2020 - Deep dark full bodied wine. Has cellared very well, great balance with good complexity. Great value!
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Optimus Wine Likes this wine: 92 points
May 17, 2020 - Visually the wine has a deep Garnet core with and orange brick on the rim. 14 years of age have really done this wine some justice. Aromas burst from the glass with raspberries, eucalyptus and most intensely black licorice. On the palate you are rewarded with tart black cherries, cranberries and black tea. The wine has such great focus and energy. The tannins have been tamed with time and have taken their place in the back of the car. The secondary notes have come up to the front seat and are in control. The finish is long and tapers off so well.
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capnkirk Likes this wine: 89 points
May 2, 2017 - held up well, voignier provided a little tangy taste, pleasant and drinkable with cherry and some floral flavors
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Vince_chip Likes this wine: 91 points
March 3, 2017 - Superbe! Belle structure un peu pulpeuse avec une saine acidité. Fruits très mûrs: fraises cuites, cerise noires. Aurait été parfait avec un porc sauce à la figue.
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loloFR Likes this wine: 89 points
February 1, 2017 - Surprisingly good. At its peak. Alcohol is high, but does not feel high. Very good balanced, quite fruity. The viognier brings some lightness and elegance. Spices, black fruits, round structure with good acidity.
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By Gary Walsh
10/5/2007 (link)(d’Arenberg Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier) Subscribe to see review text.
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By James Halliday
9/5/2007 (link)(d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
July/August 2007, IWC Issue #133 (link)(d'Arenberg Shiraz/Viognier The Laughing Magpie McLaren Vale) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- Type Red
- Producer d'Arenberg
- Varietal Shiraz Blend
- Designation The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-Viognier
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Australia
- Region South Australia
- SubRegion Fleurieu
- Appellation McLaren Vale
- UPC Codes 4311837437003, 767749002299
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 4 (0%)
- In Cellars 712 (39%)
- Consumed 1,100 (61%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
96% Like It 25 votes
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- Producerd'Arenberg
- VarietyShiraz Blend
- CountryAustralia
- RegionSouth Australia
- SubRegionFleurieu
- AppellationMcLaren Vale
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- CountryAustralia
- RegionSouth Australia
- SubRegionFleurieu
- AppellationMcLaren Vale