Magpie Estate is a joint venture between Rolf Binder and English Wine Merchant Noel Young, it began in 1993 both Rolf and Noel have a passion for Rhône varieties which are of course the original varieties planted in the Barossa Valley. Magpie Estate source grapes from all over the Barossa. Our aim is to make rich flavoured wine that really evoke the Barossa. Rolf and Noel blend the wine to make appealing drinkable styles and also some premium wine that show great potential. The Magpie‘s expression changes from label to label and this is done to poke fun at wine pretension. The range can vary from year to year and the super premium wine are only made in the best vintages.

2005 ‘THE ELECTION’ SHIRAZ/GRENACHE
95 POINTS
Raising the bar is the 2005 Shiraz “The Election, ” a wine aged in French (70% new) and American oak. Purple/black in color, it emits a powerful perfume of pain grille, smoked meat, bacon, pencil lead, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. It has a deep core of spicy black fruits, superb balance, and immense promise. It merits 8-10 years of additional cellaring and will drink well through 2030.
Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #173, October 2007