Wine Selection
D'Arenberg The Hermit Crab 2011 (Australia: Adelaide) (ID# 760)
| Name | D'Arenberg The Hermit Crab 2011 (ID# 760) | |||
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| Varietal | Viognier Marsanne | |||
| Region | Australia: Adelaide | |||
| Notes | "Aromas of nectarine and melon, with a floral topnote. Really showing the viognier right now. Smooth and refreshingly bitter, with good depth and a slightly firm edge to its pit fruit flavors. Finishes on a spicy note, with good cut and energy." (Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar) "Fresh and lively, with a spicy edge to the pear and pineapple flavors, lingering with a hint of apricot on the open finish." (Wine Spectator) Decanter Magazine: 91 points Wine Spectator: 100 Outstanding Values, 2013 | |||
Additional Notes "Chester Osborn named this blend for the creatures on the beaches of McLaren Vale, where he likes to drink it. And it tastes like the beach, combining the heat of McLaren Vale with spice and salt, the pungent citrus scent of Viognier tamed by the nuttiness of Marsanne. It tastes like it would get along with critters from the sea, particularly crab." (Wine & Spirits Magazine) |
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| Price | $15.99 |
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| Scores | Press* | Points | Other | Gold Star |
| IWC: | 88 pts | |||
| WS | 90 pts | Smart Buys | ||
| W&S | 90 pts | Best Buy | ||
| Other | ABV% | Body | Oak | Bio/Natural/Org/Sus |
| 13.5 | Medium | Light | ||
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DEC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
VIN = Vinous
WA = Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)
WE = Wine Enthusiast
WS = Wine Spectator
W&S = Wine & Spirits Magazine