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d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2021 Wine Review

d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2021

d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2021

Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2022-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: d'Arenberg

Agent: Churchill Cellars Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

d'Arenberg, The Hermit Crab 2021 is a dry, lush, full-bodied Viognier and Marsanne blend, rich and silky smooth on the palate with white florals, tropical fruit, fresh pineapple, melon, white-fleshed stone fruit, ginger spice, lemon curd and minerally flavours long and elegant on the palate. Very complex. Chill and enjoy with grilled chicken or turkey tournedos.

Viognier Marsanne food pairings: wild rice cranberry stuffed Cornish hens, veal cutlet in creamy mushroom sauce, grilled veal Porterhouse.

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This d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier Marsanne 2021 was reviewed on October 8, 2022 by Natalie MacLean

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d'Arenberg, The Hermit Crab 2021 is a dry, lush, full-bodied Viognier and Marsanne blend, fragrant with fresh apricot, ripe stone fruit, lemon curd and ginger spice flavours rounded and silky on the palate. Chill and enjoy with a pan-fried lemon sole. - Community Wine Reviews

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