2015 d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne

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Winery
d'Arenberg
Vintage
2015
Grape Variety
Other White
Region
  • Mclaren Vale
Alcohol (%)
13.1
Purchase Price ($)
15
Wine Rating
90
Closure
Screwcap
Source
Sample
The Hermit Crab plays on the French region of Hermitage which is the spiritual home of the Marsanne grape, the wine is a blend of Viognier and Marsanne and a portion sees time in both French and American oak, it is textural, rich and incredible value at $15 a bottle.

A light yellow in the glass the nose combines peach, understated apricot and more tropical guava notes. A mouth filling wine that has a honeyed aspect to lightly spice stone fruits, pickled ginger gives an interesting contrast to vibrant peach to finish.

Will continue to evolve over the shorter term.