Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	d'Arenberg
Show	2017
Class	3
Entry Number	3#7
Brand	d'Arenberg
Wine Name	The Hermit Crab
Vintage	2016
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability	Worldwide

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	86
Judge 1	Sl. VA, peppercorn, some grubbiness, palate has hard finish
Judge 2	barrel ferment, lemon, VA lift, nice waxy flavours, good length, and well driven, pretty serious
Judge 3	apricotty lifted and interesting but sl weet and sour, still yummy wine
Associate Judge	oily, phenolic grip, pleasant texture and mouthfeel

Varietal: Viognier, GI: McLaren Vale, 72%
Clone	Montpellier 1968, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Unknown
Elevation	60 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	2222 Vines / Ha
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Organic Certificate: NASA
Crop Yeild	12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	15 / Mar / 2014

Varietal: Marsanne, GI: McLaren Vale, 28%
Clone	E8V1, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil Type	Unknown
Elevation	60 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	2222 Vines / Ha
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Organic Certificate: NASA
Crop Yeild	12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date	05 / Apr / 2014

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Stainless Steel 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	14000
Force Class	False