d'Arenberg Anthropocene Epoch Mencia

Chester Osborn, a fourth generation family member, walks the vineyard rows and tastes grapes to determine the best picking time for each crop. Small batches of grapes are crushed softly before being transported to open fermenters. Two-thirds of the way through fermentation, the wine is basket-pressed and transported to old French wood to finish fermentation and develop for nine months. One of the most intriguing types cultivated in McLaren Vale. The nose is inky purple with crimson berries and plum fruit. A rich mouthfeel with a fruity sweetness. A good dry and tight finish is provided by some dusty, earthy tannins.