Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	d'Arenberg
Show	2021
Class	30
Entry Number	30#3
Brand	d'Arenberg
Wine Name	The Anthropocene Epoch
Vintage	2020
Origin	Single Vineyard
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Silver
Overall Score	90
Judge 1	Oily rag, inky, savoury. Medium bodied, high acidity well balanced with fruit and tannin. Chewy tannins working with intense purple fruit.
Judge 2	ripe plum and black fruit and cassis, luscious and rich palate with chalky tannins, intense length, high alcohol feels
Judge 3	attractive fragrant and savoury nose, lush and balanced fresh fruit on palate, savoury fine cedar oil tannins on finish
Associate Judge	pepper/spice, floral notes, grippy tannins, lingering finish, layered,

Varietal: Mencía / Jaen, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Sand,Loam
Elevation	140 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1011 Vines / Ha
Planted	2015
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Biodynamic Certificate: NASAA
Harvest Date	21 / Mar / 2019

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	238
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Chester Osborn