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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
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