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Score 94/100 · Drink 2001-2016, Robert Parker, Jun 2001

A new member of d'Arenberg's portfolio is the 2000 The Laughing Magpie (a 95% Shiraz/5% Viognier blend aged completely in French oak). It is a fabulous debut effort. I tasted it just after bottling, so it may be even better once it has had a chance to calm down. An opaque purple color is followed by a soaring nose of blackberry and creme de cassis liqueur intermixed with honeysuckle, pepper, and high class French oak. The wine is explosive on the palate, super rich, full-bodied, voluptuous, and powerful, yet seamless and beautifully balanced with well-integrated tannin, wood, and acidity. It should drink well for 15+ years. Importer: Old Bridge Cellars (Rob McDonald), Napa, CA; tel. (707) 258-9552

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Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

94
94/100

Robert Parker

88
88/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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88 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 88/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Bright, full ruby. Expressive aromas of blackberry, violet pastille, shoe polish, licorice and pepper. Dense, rich and nicely concentrated, with a slightly exotic viognier aspect. Finishes with slightly dry, building tannins.

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d'Arenberg
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Product details

Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz, Viognier

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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