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d'Arenberg Hermit Crab Marsanne/Viognier(2003)
- Winery:
- d'Arenberg Wines Pty
- Varietal:
- Viognier
- Region:
- Australia > South Australia > Mclaren Vale
- Type:
- White Wine
- User Tags:
- white grape, complex, stone fruits, intense, nuts, (tree) fruit, fruit, caramel, viognier, marsanne
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June 2007
- Vintage 2003 in McLaren Vale produced fragrant, complex wines with greatlength. This, our second Marsanne Viognier release, shows intense varietalcharacters, which were gently enhanced by the use of our traditional basketpressesand temperature-controlled fermentation.Upon release, The Hermit Crab is a green, brilliant mid-straw color, andexhibits fresh flower and tropical fruit aromas, with emphasis on, apricot andwhite peach, as well as pear, pineapple, guava and mango. Added complexitycomes from a nutty touch. The youthful palate is immediately fruity, withstrong tropical read more...
- April 2008
- Apricot, peach and definite nuttiness on the backend. Solid mouth feel and a very fragrant, focused nose.
