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2010 d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab
White Rhone Blend
- Australia
- South Australia
- Fleurieu
- McLaren Vale
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Community Tasting Notes 31
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Mike Kopanski wrote: 87 points
June 21, 2014 - Saturday Tasting at The Gourmet Shop Columbia, SC 6/21/2014 (Gourmet Shop Columbia SC): It's been a while since I have tried this somewhat unusual Australian blend. My first impression was how much the minority percentage of Marsanne influenced the flavor. There is an almond, or some other type of nutty flavor that could never have come from Viognier. They did a nice job of maintaining a crisp acidity from lips to finish. Has the elevated viscosity typical of Viognier, with a Sauvignon Blanc style acidity.
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mikhail.patrakeev wrote: 83 points
March 3, 2014 - Too late to drink...
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woody57 Likes this wine: 88 points
February 8, 2014 - This is a favorite varietal combination(see Qupe, Treanu, others) from one of my favored vineyards; nicely balanced and integrated
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czar33 wrote: 87 points
January 4, 2014 - Beurré un brin mais très agréable. Un peu plat.
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farinas wrote: 90 points
October 23, 2013 - Australian Outback Tasting (Miami, FL): No tasting note taken.
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By Richard Jennings
4/28/2012 (link) 90 points(d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab) Light straw yellow color; floral, tart pear, white flower nose; tasty, poised, tart pear, tart citrus, floral palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish 90+ points (70% Viognier, 30% Marsanne; 5% oak)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type White
- Producer d'Arenberg
- Varietal White Rhone Blend
- Designation The Hermit Crab
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Australia
- Region South Australia
- SubRegion Fleurieu
- Appellation McLaren Vale
- UPC Code 767749002312
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 70 (23%)
- Consumed 230 (77%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- Producerd'Arenberg
- VarietyWhite Rhone Blend
- CountryAustralia
- RegionSouth Australia
- SubRegionFleurieu
- AppellationMcLaren Vale
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