Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	d'Arenberg
Show	2021
Class	38
Entry Number	38#22
Brand	d'Arenberg
Wine Name	The Conscious Biosphere
Vintage	2018
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award	Bronze
Overall Score	85.5
Judge 1	Intense deep red, inkiness, cucumber, light berry, ripe berry, velvet-like tannins, acidity good, layered wine
Judge 2	disjointed and viced by bitter
Judge 3	Absent mid palate, grippy tannins, high alcohol. Nice finish, lifted back palate.
Associate Judge	Violet flower, all spice, heavy tannin

Varietal: Durif, GI: McLaren Vale, 74%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Sand,Loam
Growing Method	Conventional

Varietal: Aglianico, GI: McLaren Vale, 26%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Sand,Loam
Elevation	140 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1008 Vines / Ha
Planted	2009
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Biodynamic Certificate: NASAA

Wine Making Information
Ferment	Open Fermenter 100%
Maturation	Small Format Oak 100%
Closure	Screw
Cases Produced	453
Force Class	False
Winemaker Note	Chester Osborn