d'Arenberg

The Hermit Crab McLaren Vale Viognier Marsanne

8.8380 ratings
8.838 pro ratings
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Marsanne, Viognier
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Medium lemon color with aromas of tropical, stone fruits and floral notes, Viognier and Marsanne blend. On the palate flavors of mango and pear with honeysuckle and caramel notes. Medium finish, good balance ending with fruit and a touch of mineral. Drink now!

Medium lemon color with aromas of tropical, stone fruits and floral notes, Viognier and Marsanne blend. On the palate flavors of mango and pear with honeysuckle and caramel notes. Medium finish, good balance ending with fruit and a touch of mineral. Drink now!

Nov 30th, 2022
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.9

For prominently viognier, pretty damn good.

For prominently viognier, pretty damn good.

May 8th, 2021
Allison Lyzenga

Pale lemon; medium intensity aromas of lemon, lime blossom, yellow plum, almond paste, cream; dry, medium acid, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium intensity flavors of lemon, lime, lime blossom, yellow plum, almond paste, hazelnut, cream; medium plus finish, rich creamy flavors, very good

Pale lemon; medium intensity aromas of lemon, lime blossom, yellow plum, almond paste, cream; dry, medium acid, medium alcohol, medium plus body, medium intensity flavors of lemon, lime, lime blossom, yellow plum, almond paste, hazelnut, cream; medium plus finish, rich creamy flavors, very good

Aug 5th, 2019
Emily Kresie-Harrington

2017 vintage. 84 Viognier 16 Marsanne. Marsanne's mineral and waxy notes are very prominent despite their small percentage. Marcona almond, chamomile, hay, lemon pith, pear skin, unripe apricot, beeswax, rocks.

2017 vintage. 84 Viognier 16 Marsanne. Marsanne's mineral and waxy notes are very prominent despite their small percentage. Marcona almond, chamomile, hay, lemon pith, pear skin, unripe apricot, beeswax, rocks.

1 person found it helpfulJul 7th, 2019
Jesse Pender

Assistant Winemaker Delicato Family Vineyards

8.8

Wet stones mixed with white flowers.

Wet stones mixed with white flowers.

1 person found it helpfulJan 19th, 2017
Andrés Solís Lira

Flowers and peach. A timeless favourite. Great value!

Flowers and peach. A timeless favourite. Great value!

1 person found it helpfulDec 30th, 2015
Janine Carter

Cellar Door Manager, Voyager Estate

9.5

Not normally a fan of Viognier but the Marsanne complements this with some beautiful citrus character

Not normally a fan of Viognier but the Marsanne complements this with some beautiful citrus character

1 person found it helpfulMay 15th, 2014
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.8

Pretty great value and everything you would expect from a Rhone blend out of Australia. Focus on the fruit, acid, and aroma without any of that weighty oak. Tangerine and clementine on the loose finish.

Pretty great value and everything you would expect from a Rhone blend out of Australia. Focus on the fruit, acid, and aroma without any of that weighty oak. Tangerine and clementine on the loose finish.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 27th, 2014
Sommelara

Solo diré que me encanta!!

Solo diré que me encanta!!

Jun 17th, 2017
Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.4

Full bodied with some interest to it. #darenberg #marsanne #viognier #margaretriver #australia #ctbucklinwine

Full bodied with some interest to it. #darenberg #marsanne #viognier #margaretriver #australia #ctbucklinwine

Aug 7th, 2016