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Red
2016 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-Viognier
Shiraz Blend
- Australia
- South Australia
- Fleurieu
- McLaren Vale
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Community Tasting Notes 10
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Burgundy Al wrote: 87 points
November 2, 2022 - Rich, spiced and opulent with good power plus an overt sweet note, but slightly lacking depth or nuance. Enjoy in the near-term while fresh.
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despore Likes this wine: 90 points
October 27, 2022 - A: deep ruby with some garnet at rim
N: pronounced intensity aromas of black pepper, baking spice, ripe black plum, black cherry, licorice, earth, clove, wet leaves, charred wood
P: dry, medium (+) acidity, medium (+) fine, smooth tannins, high ABV, full body, medium (+) intensity flavors, medium (+) finish.
C: very good wine, balance of acidity/tannins with ripe fruit, some complexity and intensity, concentration is somewhat muddled and the alcohol is not fully integrated (slight burn on finish). Nitpicking here only, is a very pleasant wine. Drink now. -
quaffnov Likes this wine: 90 points
October 17, 2022 - Three hour decant, clearly a shiraz on the nose, with dark fruit and oak elements popping. The palate is both tannic and acidic, in good balance, with tart and dry going on simultaneously. This has a long finish that coats your mouth everywhere.
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goldgarf Likes this wine: 90 points
September 8, 2022 - Nice and juicy, with smooth tannins and lots of black fruit.
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weirdwine Does not like this wine: 85 points
September 2, 2022 - nose: tannins and bitterness, red fruit
taste: coats the tongue, tannic and a little acidic, tart, a bit of alcohol burn, no fruit to really speak of, but mocha. hopefully it opens up!!! it has only been open 20 min…
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- 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
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 110 (43%)
- Consumed 143 (57%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
barbeque, beef, Italian maybe, meaty, something heavyWho Likes This Wine
92% Like It 13 votes
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- RegionSouth Australia
- SubRegionFleurieu
- AppellationMcLaren Vale
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