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Exhibitord'Arenberg
Show2022
Class12
Entry Number12#21
Brandd'Arenberg
Wine NameThe Hermit Crab
Vintage2022
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1fairly neutral, some sun-kissed grape aromas, fresh and clean and lively, a touch of balanced sweetness brings softness and interest
Judge 2palest 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 3apricot blossom, honeysuckle. bit of RS adding weight to fruit on the front. looks varietal in form and fruit. pleasing richness, almond oil,
Associate JudgeSome grubby lees here. Lemon drop. Forward, sweaty. Some advanced development? Lacks brightness/ freshness.
Varietal: Viognier, GI: McLaren Vale, 66%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam
Elevation75 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2228 Vines / Ha
Planted1997
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Harvest Date01 / Mar / 2022
Varietal: Marsanne, GI: McLaren Vale, 34%
CloneE8V1, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Loam
Elevation75 Metres above sea level
Planting Density2230 Vines / Ha
Planted1997
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Harvest Date01 / Mar / 2022
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 9.5%
MaturationStainless Steel 90.5%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced3657
Force ClassFalse