D'Arenberg Laughing Magpie Shir Viog 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
D'Arenberg
Label Name:
 
Laughing Magpie Shir Viog
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz 95%, Viognier 5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2018 vintage include James Suckling 93 and Wine Spectator 89

Tasting Note
Ripe blackberry and plum with lifted apricot/flower perfume from Viognier, black pepper, sage and olive notes. Velvety, chalky tannins, dark chocolate and licorice on a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/roasted lamb, charred ribeye, beef stew, barbecued pork ribs. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef, grilled yakitori, Malaysian rendang.

Production Method
Viognier skins co-fermented with Shiraz in open fermenters; foot-trodden mid-ferment, basket-pressed, barrel-fermented and matured in seasoned/new French & American oak; lees-aged, minimal fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
d'Arenberg, family-owned since 1912 in McLaren Vale. Chester Osborn (4th generation) oversees winemaking; renowned for traditional methods (foot-treading, basket-press) and the d’Arenberg Cube.