d'Arenberg
d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier - Marsanne
White wine
4.0
Expert Rating
3.9
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
d'Arenberg's The Hermit Crab Viognier-Marsanne is an Australian white wine hailing from the renowned McLaren Vale region. Crafted by the iconic d'Arenberg winery, known for its commitment to traditional winemaking techniques, this blend harmoniously fuses Viognier and Marsanne grapes. The wine undergoes minimal intervention during the winemaking process, preserving the natural complexity of the fruit. The Hermit Crab presents a lively nose of apricots, peaches, and floral notes, complemented by undertones of almond and spice. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, textural, and well-balanced, offering a delightful interplay of fruit and acidity. This is a versatile wine that captures the essence of its varietals and the terroir from which it originates.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier-Marsanne has a light yellow hue with a hint of green.On the nose, it offers aromas of white flowers, wet stone, and apricot. On the palate, it is well balanced with apricot, white peach, and a hint of lime. The texture is creamy and medium-bodied with a long, lingering finish. It is a delicious, well-crafted white blend that is sure to please.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2027
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Medium
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Searing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Marsanne
Viognier
ORIGINS
Winery: d'Arenberg
Region: McLaren Vale
McLaren Vale is an important wine-producing region in the Fleurieu Peninsula, south of Australian. It is renowned for its award-winning Shiraz, as well as other grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
McLaren Vale has a long and proud history of winemaking, with the first vines planted in the region in 1838. The region’s first commercial winery, Bleasdale, was established in 1850, and the region has been producing quality wines ever since. In the early 1900s, McLaren Vale was one of the most important wine regions in Australia, and it continues to be a major player in the Australian wine industry today.CUSTOMER RATING
3.9
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