wines by region > australia > product information
white rosé red all prices include VAT
d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier/Marsanne 2005 75cl
Product ID
14ARE4B2005
Vintage
2005
Region
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Country of origin
AUSTRALIA
Grape Varieties
70% Viognier, 30% Marsanne
Style
FRUITY WHITE
Wine Maker
Phillip Dean, Chester Osborn
Alcohol by vol
13.5
Points / Accolades
The Wine Advocate - 90/100
Yorkshire Post - -
TheDailyRecord
£98.83
(£8.24 bottle equiv)
Tasting Notes for d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Viognier/Marsanne 2005 75cl:
"...juicy apricots, tangy lime-zest flavours and a dry, pithy finish" Susy Atkins, Sunday Telegraph
Press Coverage:
"Lots of fresh flowers and a lush aroma of tropical fruits, pears pineapples and stonefruits. Nectarines, apricots and white peach run onto the palate with a drying finish of grapefruits and minerals and an emphasis on cashews and butterscotch."
, TheDailyRecord - 24/11/2007
Producer Information:
Joseph Rowe Osborn, founder of d'Arenberg and patron of the turf, bought his first McLaren Vale vineyards with the winnings of his racehorse, Footbolt, whose name lives on in Shiraz form. His grandson d'Arry and great-grandson Chester inherited the business and have built it into one of Australia's best loved wineries. The last decade has seen Chester develop a range of white wines every bit as individual and thrilling as the reds with which the company made its name. With the iconic red stripe labels and funky names d'Arenberg's wines have a loyal following, eager for more of the rich, concentrated fruit for which they are famous.