Chester Osborn, the maker of this wine, named it after two friendly kookaburras whom his daughters called "the laughing magpies", that hung around their house making their familiar laughing call. The Magpie plumage is black with a stripe of white feathers and bears no resemblance to its famous cousin, but to this day the name has stuck. The Osborns thought the name was a good choice for McLaren Vale’s first ever Shiraz Viognier blend combining the (black) Shiraz and its white partner, Viognier.
| Producer / Vineyard | d'Arenberg |
|---|---|
| Colour | Red Wine |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Country | Australia |
| Area | McLaren Vale |
| Region | Fleurieu Peninsula |
| Sub Region | McLaren Vale |
| Appellation | McLaren Vale |
| Grape Variety | Shiraz, Viognier |
| Body | Medium |
|---|---|
| Bottle Size | Magnum (1.5) |
| Label | Perfect |
| Wine Closure | Screw Cap |
| Contents | Full |
| When to drink? | 2009-2020 |
| Wine Rating | |
| Cardinal's Rating | 92 |
| Greeting Card Available? | Yes |
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