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Huon Hooke
Earthy, also aged raisiny flavours, quite dry and savoury. A bit corked.
Tasted: 02/02/2012
Drink: 2012 to 2012
94 Points Robert Parker
Deep garnet-brick colored, the 2002 The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier gives notes of prunes and dried mulberry over tobacco, sandalwood, spice box and pencil lead. Open, expressive and drinking beautifully right now, the palate is very spicy with pleasant chocolate and savory flavors textured by firm velvety tannins. It finishes long with just enough freshness. Drink it now to 2016+.
Source: Robert Parker (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) by Lisa Perrotti-Brown. December, 2011
94 Points James Halliday
Oozing licorice, spice, blackberry and chocolate; very ripe and rich; tannins not overdone. Drink to 2012.
James Halliday. June, 2021
Deep garnet-brick colored, the 2002 The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier gives notes of prunes and dried mulberry over tobacco, sandalwood, spice box and pencil lead. Open, expressive and drinking beautifully right now, the palate is very spicy with pleasant chocolate and savory flavors textured by firm velvety tannins. It finishes long with just enough freshness. Drink it now to 2016+. Source: Robert Parker (eRobertParker.com) February, 2012 by Lisa Perrotti-Brown