d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz - Viognier

Flavour Profile

d'Arenberg

d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz - Viognier

Name: d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz - Viognier
Brand: d'Arenberg
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

Australia, McLaren Vale

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.7

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz - Viognier is a premium wine produced by d'Arenberg, a renowned winery in McLaren Vale, Australia. This wine is a blend of Shiraz and Viognier grapes, which are grown in the winery's own vineyards. The vineyards are located in a unique terroir, characterized by a Mediterranean climate, ancient soils, and low-yielding vines. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including open-top fermentation and basket pressing, which result in a wine with a rich and complex flavor profile. The Laughing Magpie Shiraz - Viognier is a full-bodied wine with a deep ruby color, aromas of dark fruits, spices, and floral notes, and a long and smooth finish. It is a perfect wine for special occasions or for pairing with grilled meats and hearty dishes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz - Viognier is a bold and complex blend of Shiraz and Viognier grapes.On the palate, it is full bodied and generous, with aromas of ripe dark fruit, black pepper, and sweet spices. The palate is velvety and smooth, with a long finish that lingers on the tongue. It is an excellent pairing with grilled meats, rich sauces, and flavorful cheeses.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: d'Arenberg

Region: McLaren Vale

McLaren Vale is an important wine-producing region in the Fleurieu Peninsula, south of Australian. It is renowned for its award-winning Shiraz, as well as other grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. McLaren Vale has a long and proud history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the region in 1838. The region’s first commercial winery, Bleasdale, was established in 1850, and the region has been producing quality wines ever since. In the early 1900s, McLaren Vale was one of the most important wine regions in Australia, and it continues to be a major player in the Australian wine industry today.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.7

0 Reviews