d'Arenberg Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2011
A blend of 90% Shazza (Shiraz) and 10% Vajazzle (Viognier) - the latter, the 'V' weed, appearing in a percentage in a red wine not seen since the early noughties!
Opens with a curious mix of savoury, woody hints, freshened up with a little v-weed. The savoury strikes me as a calling card from a cooler vintage, the apricot softening the profile.
Silken, glossy feel in the mouth; spice presents itself, gently tickling the tongue, slowly rolling across the palate.
This has settled nicely since first tasted back in September. 89
Tasted on: Thursday 11th Feb: Flower to Leaf
Source: Sample
Price: $29
Alcohol: 14.2%
Closure: Screwcap
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