d’Arenberg, McLaren Vale (Australia) Viognier – Marsanne 2020

Nov 1, 2021

By Norm Roby

 Well-known for its success with red Rhône-style wines, d’Arenberg has upped its game with this 2020 white blend.  The winery recently converted all vineyards over to sustainable farming.  For this white, a portion of the Viognier was fermented and then aged in French oak for 8 months.  Pale yellow, the wine offers a pleasing mix aroma of lemon drop, orange rind with a hint of ginger.  It is smooth and slightly viscous on the palate, yet the generous flavors are balanced and kept alive by good acidity.  It holds up well a day after being opened, and best of all, it is widely available and nicely priced.    

Country / Region

Australia

Appellation

McLaren Vale

Grape Variety

Viognier - Marsanne

Color

White

Vintage

2020

Score

91

Price

US $ 15.00

Producer

d'Arenberg