Notes of: White Pepper

Notes of: Honey

Notes of: Peach

Notes of: Nutty

Notes of: Lemon

Notes of: Apricot

d'Arenberg

d'Arenberg The Money Spider Roussanne

Australia, McLaren Vale

White wine

4.0

Expert Rating

3.8

Sometimes Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

d'Arenberg The Money Spider Roussanne is a premium white wine produced by d'Arenberg, a renowned winery in McLaren Vale, Australia. The grapes are sourced from a single vineyard with unique geological features, including ironstone and limestone soils, which impart a distinct minerality to the wine. The winemaking process involves whole-bunch pressing and fermentation in French oak barrels, resulting in a rich and complex wine with notes of honey, apricot, and spice. The wine is full-bodied with a creamy texture and a long, lingering finish.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This d'Arenberg The Money Spider Roussanne is a captivating white wine that showcases the unique flavors of the Roussanne grape.The nose is full of ripe stone fruit, with notes of peach, apricot, and lemon zest that carry through to the palate. On the palate, there are also hints of honey and almond, combined with a refreshing acidity. The finish is creamy and long, with a lingering hint of minerality. Overall, this is an enjoyable white wine that is sure to please.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Roussanne

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

3.8

0 Review