d`Arenberg, McLaren Vale, The Laughing Magpie, Shiraz - Viognier 2007 Half Relatively muted on the nose

Relatively muted on the nose with leather and vanilla

Paul Gregutt

and it’s one of those wine where I wish I could pour ever reader a taste

one lightly bin soiled label

then shows layers of rich tannins on the finish that leave no doubt this needs time in the cellar to show its best

d`Arenberg, McLaren Vale, The Laughing Magpie, Shiraz - Viognier 2007 Half Relatively muted on the noseA blend of 90% Shiraz and 10% Viognier. The intense aroma is young and forthright, offering a floral mix of peach stone, jasmine anddark maraschino cherries complexed by star anise, white pepper, black olives and fragrantgarden herbs. The palate is full flavored, with beets, blueberries and red cherries and lovelycedary notes that compliment the black tea tannins and edgy mineral acidity. 92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Shiraz Viognier blends have