d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2012

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Mike Craymer rated this wine as 94/100

Carole Bourdages rated this wine as 85/100 with the following review:

The Laughing Magpie 2012, a Shiraz and Viognier blend, delivers earthy and prune aromas as well as a touch of oak. It is a powerful full-bodied dry red with a hint of residual sugar, fresh acidity and firm tannins. After letting it breathe for 30 minutes in a carafe, the tannins were much smoother and allowed to better taste the prune, fig and pepper flavors. Still young, this wine can be cellared for a few years.
Pairing suggestions: BBQ ribs

Perry rated this wine as 90/100

Wineboy rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

This isn't the best vintage for this wine. Tight young tannins, Overly oaked for the level of fruit. Although having loved earlier vintages of this wine, this one is not a $30 wine in my mind.

Jane Staples rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

A Shiraz-Viognier blend from Mclaren Vale, S Australia. Dark garnet with highly fragrant raspberry/blackberry jam aromatics. Plum, raspberry, sweet spice and cedar on mouth-watering palate. Delicious to last the drop! Multiple gold medal-winner and it's easy to see why. Enjoy with your next steak or roast duck.
Tasted May 2017

Natalie's Review

d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2012, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: So damn delicious! Chester Osborn is a crazy genius with big red wines. Small batches of grapes are gently crushed with foot-treading happening on two-thirds of them. Juicy and full-bodied with a savoury, mouth-watering core that goes on forever. Aromas of fleshy black plums. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2017-2021. 936971 14.40% D 750 mL $29.95 Score: 94/100. May 12, 2018 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review

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