Alkina Old Quarter Grenache Shiraz Mataro, Barossa Valley
Vintage 2023
750 ML
HK$418.00
Score: JS96
So perfumed and pretty, with dark aromas of blackberry compote, boysenberries, mulberry bush, fresh figs, graphite and spices. The palate is plush, with a rounded mouthfeel and fine-tuned tannins that have a minerally and metallic edge from aging in concrete. A vibrant and focused release of this cuvee, made from 55% grenache, 28% shiraz and 17% mataro. Wonderfully balanced. Drink or hold.
James Suckling 96
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Description
| Wine Name | Alkina Old Quarter Grenache Shiraz Mataro, Barossa Valley |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Unit Size | 750 ML |
| Region | Australia – Barossa Valley |
| Type | Still |
| Colour | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Grape | 55% Grenache, 28% Shiraz, 17% Mataro |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Producer Info |
“ALKINA” is an Indigenous Australian girl’s name meaning “Moon” or “Moonlight”. This name embodies the respect for the land and the many forces of nature that the estate works with to bring life, energy and authenticity to their wines. Ancient stones and soils, organic and biodynamic viticulture, small scale winemaking and the creation of unique micro-terroir wines, grown and made on the estate in the Western Barossa ranges of the Barossa Valley. The wines are certified organic and biodynamic. They focus on the heritage varieties that have found their natural home in the region, from vines dating back to the 1950’s. Alkina only uses indigenous yeast for ferments, and high levels of whole bunches are used in ferments, which helps to express character, as well as build complexity and savoury interest. The Polygons are the pinnacle of the range, that represent different micro ‘Grand Cru’ terroirs within their vineyards. These are available in extremely limited quantities. |
Additional information
| Unit Size | 750 ML |
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| Vintage | 2023 |
