2019 Alkina 'Old Quarter' Red Blend Barossa Valley

$89.50

The ‘Old Quarter’ is relatively new, as Alkina was born in 2015 under the watchful eye of wine impresario Alejandro Bulgheroni. Their portfolio is focused on terroir, respectfully tending old vines with a modern, biodynamic philosophy that embraces individuality. ‘Old Quarter’ stems from small, unique plots with distinct flavor profiles to create a beautiful meld of traditional, dark-fruited Barossa with killer, food-friendly acidity.

Varietal:
Red Blend
Winemaker:
Alberto Antonini
Vintage:
2019
Aging:
12 months
Oak Treatment:
Concrete and Old French Oak Demi-Muid Barrels
Appellation:
Barossa Valley
Vineyard:
Old Quarter
Total Varietal Composition %:
50% Grenache, 29% Syrah, 21% Mourvedre
Alcohol %:
14.2%
SKU #:
1048588
Size:
750 ml Bottle
JS93

James Suckling

From the oldest vines on the property (60 years), this has a floral nose with violets and roses, stemmy whole-bunch influence and plenty of red berries and blueberries. The palate has a fresh, upright feel with quite assertive but supple tannins. Plush, brambly berry flavors. The bunchy firmness needs time to settle in. A blend of 50% grenache, 30% shiraz and 20% mataro.