D'Arenberg is committed to reducing our ecological footprint on Earth. The evidence of humanity's impact on the planet is so overwhelming that experts have recommended the declaration of a new geological era, the Anthropocene Epoch. That's why D'Arenberg decided to name its wine after it. It's also a way to draw attention to our care for the Earth.
Winemaker Chester Osborn works meticulously. He walks through the rows of vineyards and regularly tastes the grapes. This allows him to determine the ideal harvest time for each individual vineyard. Small batches of grapes are gently crushed and then transferred to open fermenters. Two-thirds of the wine is then foot-pressed to achieve a beautiful concentration. Finally, the wine is aged for another nine months in French oak barrels.
The Anthropocene Epoch from d'Arenberg is fresh, lively, and incredibly aromatic. The aromas simply leap from the glass. First impressions are: black fruit, black olives, pepper, and roasted meat. It's medium to full-bodied, with a touch more spice on the palate. Fairly smooth and taut, and thankfully not overly tannic, yet crisp and spicy.
