Alkina Old Quarter Grenache Shiraz Mataro, Barossa Valley
Vintage 2022
750 ML
HK$418.00
Score: WA95
While the purist in me prefers single-varietal wines, the pleasure seeker (the drinker) loves a blend. Here, in the 2022 Old Quarter GSM, the confluence of varieties creates a soft cushion of flavor in the mouth. This is perhaps not as intellectually driven as some of the Polygon wines, but it undoubtedly has more joy and satisfaction in the glass. There is mineral and fine tannin heaped upon purple fruit and licorice. The tannins are, as with all of the Alkina wines, a prominent feature and yet very finely milled. This is a totally gorgeous wine. I like it a lot.
Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate 95
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Description
| Wine Name | Alkina Old Quarter Grenache Shiraz Mataro, Barossa Valley |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Unit Size | 750 ML |
| Region | Australia – Barossa Valley |
| Type | Still |
| Colour | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Grape | 60% Grenache, 35% Shiraz, 5% 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 | 2019 |
