Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	d'Arenberg
Show	2022
Class	12
Entry Number	12#21
Brand	d'Arenberg
Wine Name	The Hermit Crab
Vintage	2022
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Silver
Judge 1	fairly neutral, some sun-kissed grape aromas, fresh and clean and lively, a touch of balanced sweetness brings softness and interest
Judge 2	palest lemon colour with tiny bubbles persisting. quite closed on the nose - lemon and green pear fruit starting to show with air. Quite tangy and fresh on the palate, Attractive weight - clean and simple with touch of sweetness just at the finish.
Judge 3	apricot blossom, honeysuckle. bit of RS adding weight to fruit on the front. looks varietal in form and fruit. pleasing richness, almond oil,
Associate Judge	Some grubby lees here. Lemon drop. Forward, sweaty. Some advanced development? Lacks brightness/ freshness.

Varietal: Viognier, GI: McLaren Vale, 66%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam
Elevation	75 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	2228 Vines / Ha
Planted	1997
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Harvest Date	01 / Mar / 2022

Varietal: Marsanne, GI: McLaren Vale, 34%
Clone	E8V1, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Clay,Loam
Elevation	75 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	2230 Vines / Ha
Planted	1997
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Conventional
Harvest Date	01 / Mar / 2022

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 9.5%
Maturation	Stainless Steel 90.5%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	3657
Force Class	False