Alkina Striato Shiraz, Barossa Valley
Vintage 2023
750 ML
HK$418.00
Score: DCT97
A fusion of two Polygon components within Alkina’s Greenock vineyard pulls together a sublime chorus of subtle notes. Showing a shade less body weight than previous vintages allows the flavours to slide more easily, piqued by a pleasing savory lick at the finish. There are more lean, crunchy red berries in the mix, ahead of black olive flanking sharp blackberry and a sprinkling of allspice atop rich blueberry. It’s the seamless flow of the combined Polygon parcels that impresses the most, its gently ebbing tide of different flavour and texture notes washing gently, teasingly across the palate. So seductive.
*#2 rated wine in Barossa 2023 Shiraz report*
Decanter 97
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Description
| Wine Name | Alkina Striato Shiraz, Barossa Valley |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Unit Size | 750 ML |
| Region | Australia – Barossa Valley |
| Type | Still |
| Colour | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Grape | 100% Shiraz |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| 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. |
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| Unit Size | 750 ML |
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| Vintage | 2023 |
