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Entry Information
Exhibitord'Arenberg
Show2021
Class38
Entry Number38#22
Brandd'Arenberg
Wine NameThe Conscious Biosphere
Vintage2018
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / AwardBronze
Judge 1Intense deep red, inkiness, cucumber, light berry, ripe berry, velvet-like tannins, acidity good, layered wine
Judge 2disjointed and viced by bitter
Judge 3Absent mid palate, grippy tannins, high alcohol. Nice finish, lifted back palate.
Associate JudgeViolet flower, all spice, heavy tannin
Varietal: Durif, GI: McLaren Vale, 74%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Loam
Growing MethodConventional
Varietal: Aglianico, GI: McLaren Vale, 26%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Loam
Elevation140 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1008 Vines / Ha
Planted2009
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: NASAA
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced453
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteChester Osborn