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Exhibitord'Arenberg
Show2021
Class8
Entry Number8#3
Brandd'Arenberg
Wine NameThe Hermit Crab
Vintage2021
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Estery, tinned peaches.
Judge 2pale straw. tingle of gas. primary fruit nose. apricot viognier. perfumed and appealing. pretty clean and long. fragrant aftertaste a little phenolic firmness but not unduly so. very stylish
Judge 3lifted floral and aromatic. lemon sherbert, orange blossom. Primary fruit driven. Has some nice textural elements but lacks drive and length.
Associate JudgeLifted aromatic and fresh, balanced acidity
Varietal: Viognier, GI: McLaren Vale, 61%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam
Elevation75 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2228 Vines / Ha
Planted1997
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Varietal: Marsanne, GI: McLaren Vale, 39%
CloneE8V1, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam
Elevation75 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2230 Vines / Ha
Planted1997
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 9.5%
MaturationStainless Steel 90.5%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced3657
Force ClassFalse