d'Arenberg - The Laughing Magpie Shiraz - Viognier 2018 (750ml) Vespaiolo which blends fruit from seven

which blends fruit from seven different lieux-dits (three on the Cote Blonde and four on the Cote Brune)

is dedicated to the Centenary of the winery

fading violet petals

COMMENTARY: I love the 2015 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon

along with 15% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre

d'Arenberg - The Laughing Magpie Shiraz - Viognier 2018 (750ml) Vespaiolo which blends fruit from sevenA classic northern Rhone blend, Shiraz with a little touch of Viognier. Very perfumed, black and red berries. A vibrant concoction. the Shiraz brings black fruits, plums, black cherries, and the small parcel of co fermented Viognier brings stone fruits like peach and a touch of apricot. This makes for a very savory and harmonious bond between the two varieties. This is certainly a wine that will benefit from careful cellaring for many years to come.