93 Points Robert Parker
D'Arenberg continues to do exceptionally well with their newest offering, The Laughing Magpie. The inky/purple-colored 2001 (a blend of 95% Shiraz and 5% Viognier) exhibits knock-out aromas of violets, blackberry liqueur, honeysuckle, and toasty new French oak. With extraordinary richness, full body, opulence, intensity, and a seamless as well as majestic finish this killer red will be at its finest between 2005-2018.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Robert M. Parker, Jr. October, 2002
93 Points James Halliday
Strong purple-red; the fruit-driven bouquet has a range of rich plum, black cherry and sweet spice aromas, the rich and mouthfilling palate exuding dark fruit flavours, finishing with slightly milky/furry tannins which should settle down nicely with time. Drink to 2009.
James Halliday. June, 2021
RP 93 points: D'Arenberg continues to do exceptionally well with their newest offering, The Laughing Magpie. The inky/purple-colored 2001 (a blend of 95% Shiraz and 5% Viognier) exhibits knock-out aromas of violets, blackberry liqueur, honeysuckle, and toasty new French oak. With extraordinary richness, full body, opulence, intensity, and a seamless as well as majestic finish this killer red will be at its finest between 2005-2018.
93 points. Source: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) October 2002 by Robert Parker