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2002 d'Arenberg The Hermit Crab Marsanne/Viognier
Vineyard: d'Arenberg
Price: $15.99- $16.99
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Varietal: marsanne
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Region: Australia
Other Vintages: 2010 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Vintage 2002 in McLaren Vale produced fragrant, complex wines with great length. This, our second Marsanne Viognier release, shows intense varietal characters, which were gently enhanced by the use of our traditional basketpresses and temperature-controlled fermentation. Upon release, The Hermit Crab is a green, brilliant mid-straw color, and exhibits fresh flower and tropical fruit aromas, with emphasis on, apricot and white peach, as well as pear, pineapple, guava and mango. Added complexity co...
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