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Entry Information
Exhibitord'Arenberg
Show2021
Class30
Entry Number30#3
Brandd'Arenberg
Wine NameThe Anthropocene Epoch
Vintage2020
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardSilver
Judge 1Oily rag, inky, savoury. Medium bodied, high acidity well balanced with fruit and tannin. Chewy tannins working with intense purple fruit.
Judge 2ripe plum and black fruit and cassis, luscious and rich palate with chalky tannins, intense length, high alcohol feels
Judge 3attractive fragrant and savoury nose, lush and balanced fresh fruit on palate, savoury fine cedar oil tannins on finish
Associate Judgepepper/spice, floral notes, grippy tannins, lingering finish, layered,
Varietal: MencĂ­a / Jaen, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Loam
Elevation140 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1011 Vines / Ha
Planted2015
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: NASAA
Harvest Date21 / Mar / 2019
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced238
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteChester Osborn