Producer	Wine Name	Varietal	Reviewer	Rating	Vintage	Cost
Producerd'Arenberg	Wine NameThe Laughing Magpie	VarietalShiraz	ReviewerMike Taylor	RatingExcellent	Vintage2002	Cost$34.00
d'Arenberg's The Laughing Magpie has been a favorite of mine for several years. A blend of 95% Shiraz and 5%Viognier, the wine offers loads of Australian enjoyment. The 2002 Laughing Magpie dresses lusciously in an opaque/purple core and fades to a rose/ox blood rim. This wine gets interesting immediately upon placing your nose in the glass. An expressive meaty nose offers aromas of blackberry and floral along with bacon fat and salami. Delicious and mouth watering, the aromas follow through on the palate. The full body is well-balanced with dusty tannins and fresh acidity. The wine parts with a lingering laugh knowing you will be tipping the glass for yet more enjoyment.
Color	Type	Maturity	Appellation	Country	State	County	Region
ColorRed	TypeTable	MaturityReady	AppellationMcLaren Vale	CountryAustralia	StateSouth Australia	County	RegionSouth Eastern Australia
Date added: January 29, 2006
Superb: 95-100 | Excellent: 90-94 | Very Good: 85-89 | Good: 80-84 | Ordinary: 75-79 | Undrinkable: 50-74