d'Arenberg The Anthropocene Epoch

0.75L | 14.5%

16 , 7 5

Mencia

d'Arenberg

Aantal

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d'Arenberg The Anthropocene Epoch

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Beautifully layered

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2019

Ready to drink 2019 - 2024

Past peak After 2024

Aromas

Black fruit Black olives Pepper Roasted meat Herbs Oak

Food Pairing

Grilled meat Tapas

Vintage Report

The 2017 vintage in South Australia (Barossa/McLaren Vale) scored 91 points and was of excellent quality. The wines are still considered youthful and have potential for further aging.

D'Arenberg was founded in 1912 when the teetotaler Joseph Osborn purchased a 65-hectare estate in the northern part of McLaren Vale, complete with established vineyards, stables, and a homestead. Joseph was soon joined by his son, Francis Ernest Osborn, who left medical school for a life on the land. Father and son expanded the vineyard to 78 hectares and sold grapes to local wineries until the winery was completed in 1927. D'Arenberg now exports to more than sixty countries and is one of Australia's most respected wineries, with two wines in the Langton's Classification of Australian Wine and a top rating in the Australian Wine Companion.

Grapes are still pressed by foot

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.

What does d'Arenberg The Anthropocene Epoch taste like?

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.

Product details

Alcohol content	14.5%
Vintage	2017
Size	0.75L
Region	South East Australia
Sub-region	McLaren Vale
Producer	d'Arenberg
Varietal(s)	Mencia
Oak aging	Yes, 9 months in French oak barrels.
Ideal serving temperature ?	16° - 18°C