Entry Information |
d'Arenberg |
2022 |
12 |
12#21 |
d'Arenberg |
The Hermit Crab |
2022 |
Regional Blend |
Yes |
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Judging Results |
Silver |
fairly neutral, some sun-kissed grape aromas, fresh and clean and lively, a touch of balanced sweetness brings softness and interest |
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. |
apricot blossom, honeysuckle. bit of RS adding weight to fruit on the front. looks varietal in form and fruit. pleasing richness, almond oil, |
Some grubby lees here. Lemon drop. Forward, sweaty. Some advanced development? Lacks brightness/ freshness. |
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Varietal: Viognier, GI: McLaren Vale, 66% |
Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100% |
Clay,Loam |
75 Metres above sea level |
2228 Vines / Ha |
1997 |
Dripper |
Conventional |
01 / Mar / 2022 |
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Varietal: Marsanne, GI: McLaren Vale, 34% |
E8V1, Roostock: Unknown, 100% |
Clay,Loam |
75 Metres above sea level |
2230 Vines / Ha |
1997 |
Dripper |
Conventional |
01 / Mar / 2022 |
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Wine Making Information |
Open Fermenter 100% |
Small Format Oak 9.5% |
Stainless Steel 90.5% |
Screw |
3657 |
False |