2014 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier

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Winery
d'Arenberg
Vintage
2014
Grape Variety
Shiraz Blend
Region
  • Mclaren Vale
Alcohol (%)
14.5
Purchase Price ($)
29
Wine Rating
89
Closure
Screwcap
Source
Sample
An opulent nose that leaps out of the glass, the Shiraz provides plum and blackberry fruit with a graphite edge and the inclusion of Viognier a floral lift. As is often the case with Shiraz Viognier, the Viognier provides a suppleness and broadness to the wine, however from a textural perspective the Shiraz gives a chalkiness as well as providing characteristic milk chocolate richness that McLaren Vale is known for. The finish has a weave of spice to dark berry fruits and good length.