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Entry Information
Exhibitord'Arenberg
Show2023
Class29
Entry Number29#2
Brandd'Arenberg
Wine NameThe Anthropocene Epoch
Vintage2021
OriginRegional Blend
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1deeper red, slightly baked, stewed fruit, red brick
Judge 2quite extracted, VA lift, glycerol slick, fruit a bit dessicated
Judge 3dark and brooding, mocha like aromas. Palate has some bramble
Associate Judgedark. mineral graphite and earth notes, soft supportive tannin, bigger style. a bit warm
Varietal: MencĂ­a / Jaen, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil TypeLoam,Sand
Elevation150 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1011 Vines / Ha
Planted1996
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodOrganic Certificate: Biodynamic/Organic(Nassa 5403)
Crop Yeild12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date21 / Mar / 2019
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced238
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteChester Osborn