Wine Entry Detail

Entry Information
Exhibitor	d'Arenberg
Show	2023
Class	29
Entry Number	29#2
Brand	d'Arenberg
Wine Name	The Anthropocene Epoch
Vintage	2021
Origin	Regional Blend
Commercial Label	Yes
Availability

Judging Results
Medal / Award
Overall Score	84
Judge 1	deeper red, slightly baked, stewed fruit, red brick
Judge 2	quite extracted, VA lift, glycerol slick, fruit a bit dessicated
Judge 3	dark and brooding, mocha like aromas. Palate has some bramble
Associate Judge	dark. mineral graphite and earth notes, soft supportive tannin, bigger style. a bit warm

Varietal: Mencía / Jaen, GI: McLaren Vale, 100%
Clone	Unknown, Roostock: Unknown, 100%
Soil Type	Loam,Sand
Elevation	150 Metres above sea level
Planting Density	1011 Vines / Ha
Planted	1996
Irrigation	Dripper
Growing Method	Organic Certificate: Biodynamic/Organic(Nassa 5403)
Crop Yeild	12.00 Tonnes / Ha
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