d'Arenberg

The Hermit Crab

2021

McLaren Vale

South Australia

Australia

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DA-ren-berg Thuh HER-mit CRAB

Varietals

Viognier, Marsanne

Flavors & Quality

Peach

Orange Peel

Honeysuckle

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Palate Character

Balance & Finesse

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This is a predominantly Balance & Finesse wine, but it shares structural nuances of Rich & Full as described in the tasting note below.

Tasting Notes

Full bodied with energetic acidity that offers a nice counter balance. There is ripe pear and peach fruit, slight bite of orange pith, ginger, honeysuckle, and mineral on the finish.

COLOR

Pale Straw Yellow

BODY

ACIDITY

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ALCOH.

14.1%

GRAPE(S)

Viognier, Marsanne

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Why this wine made the cut…

Weighty, yet refreshing, fruity, yet floral, complex, yet affordable.

GRAPE VARIETAL(S)

Viognier

61% Vyo-NYAY

Viognier almost went extinct in the 1960s, but has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. Although grown around the word, it is most famous for the full bodied intensely aromatic floral white wines with a sometimes oily texture grown on granite terraces in Condrieu, and small amount to Syrah in Côte Rôtie, just north of Condrieu, adding aromatic complexity.

Marsanne

39% Mar-SAN

Marsanne is principally a Rhone varietal (can also be found in the U.S. and Australia) that makes full-bodied wines with moderate acidity. However, it is often blended with Roussanne and Viognier, especially in the Northern Rhone, to make rich wines with floral aromatics.

Country / State

Australia

Region

South Australia

Sub Region

McLaren Vale

Producer

d'Arenberg

Vintage

2021