{"title":"Alkina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlkina is an estate-based winery in the Western Barossa Ranges with a focus on Grenache and Shiraz, dedicated to understanding and expressing the deep complexity of its ancient land through thoughtful farming and precise winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2023-alkina-birdsong-shiraz","title":"2023 Alkina 'Birdsong' Shiraz","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/alkina-wine\" title=\"Explore Barossa wine by Alkina\"\u003eAlkina\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/barossa-valley\" title=\"Explore wine from Barossa Valley\"\u003eBarossa Valley\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Explore: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/shiraz\" title=\"Explore our Shiraz collection\"\u003eShiraz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarthy and dark fruited with a distinct mineral edge. Charcuterie, blackcurrant, balsamic notes and tobacco leaf show complexity and depth. The wine is medium weight, with bags of flavour and an upright sense of structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViticulture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiraz from block 23 came in as exceptional quality, despite the difficult season. It was fermented in two parcels as 70% and 100% whole bunch in concrete and stainless steel and pressed after 3 weeks on skins. Fruit from old vine Block 5+6 was fermented as 60% whole bunches also in concrete. Both block 23 and 5+6 were pressed once dry and matured in concrete. The remaining components, Block 38 and 26a were co-fermented in stainless steel as 30% whole bunches, while polygon 11 stayed as 100% whole bunch and was fermented in concrete. Both parcels were pressed and matured in large format oak. Components were racked and blended in spring prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate grown and made\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified organic and biodynamic fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Alkina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkina seek to understand, nurture, care for and ultimately express this beautiful land in its wines, its values and its experiences for visitors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient stones and soils, organic and biodynamic viticulture, small scale winemaking and the creation of unique micro-terroir wines, grown and made on our estate in the Western Barossa ranges of the Barossa Valley. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern wines from ancient lands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Barossa Valley, SA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Wax Sealed Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes: Shiraz\u003ca title=\"Buy Shiraz Wine Online\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/shiraz\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alkina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43100688220409,"sku":"","price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_d80740b3-0477-4d2a-a2f1-ffb1390ff44e.jpg?v=1779179850"},{"product_id":"2023-alkina-kin-shiraz","title":"2023 Alkina 'Kin' Shiraz","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/alkina-wine\" title=\"Explore Barossa wine by Alkina\"\u003eAlkina\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/barossa-valley\" title=\"Explore wine from Barossa Valley\"\u003eBarossa Valley\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Explore: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/shiraz\" title=\"Explore our Shiraz collection\"\u003eShiraz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cool 2023 season delivered a medium weight and juicy wine with aromatics of dark rose, licorice and tea characters. Underneath, classic western ridge depth is displayed with violet perfume and purple fruit, wrapped around a schistic, rocky core.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach block of Shiraz was fermented separately with differing levels of whole bunch according to geology of the soil. Block 23 and Polygon 10 were fermented as 80% and 100%whole bunch, with a total of three weeks on skins before pressing to concrete tulip. Fleshy fruit from Polygon 14 and Block 38 were fermented as 50% and 30% whole bunches, before pressing to large format oak for maturation. All Mataro was de-stemmed and fermented and matured in concrete. All ferments wild.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNASAA certified organic and biodynamic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Alkina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkina seek to understand, nurture, care for and ultimately express this beautiful land in its wines, its values and its experiences for visitors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient stones and soils, organic and biodynamic viticulture, small scale winemaking and the creation of unique micro-terroir wines, grown and made on our estate in the Western Barossa ranges of the Barossa Valley. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern wines from ancient lands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Barossa Valley, SA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e92% Shiraz \u0026amp; Mataro 8%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alkina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44198657327353,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/IMAGE_1566e883-007b-482a-8b7f-6865b0cb9851.png?v=1702020486"},{"product_id":"2024-alkina-kin-grenache-rose","title":"2024 Alkina Kin Grenache Rosé","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"v65-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-description\"\u003eYoung vine \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBarossa Valley Grenache fruit that delivers rose refreshment in spades. It's dry, flecked with savoury, mineral notes and shaped by its red and stone fruit flavours. It has both the texture and acidity that can provide a satisfying, smooth finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"v65-product-description\"\u003eEstate grown and made with 100% Certified organic and biodynamic Grenache.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout Alkina\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkina seek to understand, nurture, care for and ultimately express this beautiful land in its wines, its values and its experiences for visitors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient stones and soils, organic and biodynamic viticulture, small scale winemaking and the creation of unique micro-terroir wines, grown and made on our estate in the Western Barossa ranges of the Barossa Valley. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNASAA certified organic and biodynamic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern wines from ancient lands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Barossa Valley, SA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes: Grenache\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/alkina-wine\" title=\"Buy Alkina Wine Online\"\u003eExplore our Alkina Wine collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/rose\" title=\"Buy Rosé Wine Online\"\u003eExplore our Rosé collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Alkina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46715721318649,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/IMAGE_ea226944-5e3c-4d40-996b-8f988f83b308.png?v=1701413916"},{"product_id":"2024-alkina-kin-grenache","title":"2024 Alkina 'Kin' Grenache","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Kin Grenache is light on its feet, with layers of rose petal, spice and blood orange skin. The palate bursts with cranberry fruit and red apple acidity, balanced by fine but persistent mouth-coating tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Alkina\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkina seek to understand, nurture, care for and ultimately express this beautiful land in its wines, its values and its experiences for visitors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient stones and soils, organic and biodynamic viticulture, small scale winemaking and the creation of unique micro-terroir wines, grown and made on our estate in the Western Barossa ranges of the Barossa Valley. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNASAA certified organic and biodynamic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern wines from ancient lands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Barossa Valley, SA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes: Grenache\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/alkina-wine\" title=\"Buy Alkina Wine Online\"\u003eExplore our Alkina Wine collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/grenache\" title=\"Buy Grenache Wine Online\"\u003eExplore our Grenache collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Alkina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46715736916217,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/IMAGE_6d0ed14f-554e-4ff0-9665-02e683074ab4.png?v=1702019867"},{"product_id":"2023-alkina-old-quarter-single-vineyard-gsm","title":"2023 Alkina 'Old Quarter' Single Vineyard GSM","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/alkina-wine\" title=\"Explore Barossa wine by Alkina\"\u003eAlkina\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/barossa-valley\" title=\"Explore wine from Barossa Valley\"\u003eBarossa Valley\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Explore: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/grenache\" title=\"Explore Grenache and GSM wine\"\u003eGrenache\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVibrancy and freshness are the key characters of the cool 2023 season. Characters of rhubarb, raspberry and earthy beetroot perfectly represent the three constituents of the blend. Juicy red fruit frames an opulent palate with lightly rocky texture and fine tannin adding definition and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A blend of 55\/28\/17% grenache\/shiraz\/mataro. Grenache from Polygons 2 and 4 (80% whole bunch), shiraz Blocks 5 and 6 plus Polygon 1 and mataro from Block 3. Fermented separately in concrete before blending. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLikely to be the most pure-smelling GSM you'll pass your nose over from the '23 vintage. All juicy plum, raspberry, spice, rhubarb, dried citrus rind, raspberry pip, crushed rock and blossomy top notes. Medium bodied, with fine, toothsome tannins and a snappy, sour cherry sapidity as it trails off all calm and stony.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- 95 Points, Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 96 Points, Ryan Montgomery, jamessuckling.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Alkina\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlkina seek to understand, nurture, care for and ultimately express this beautiful land in its wines, its values and its experiences for visitors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient stones and soils, organic and biodynamic viticulture, small scale winemaking and the creation of unique micro-terroir wines, grown and made on our estate in the Western Barossa ranges of the Barossa Valley. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNASAA certified organic and biodynamic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern wines from ancient lands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Barossa Valley, SA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork under seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes: Grenache, Shiraz \u0026amp; Mataro\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alkina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47477831827705,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_41ac1502-6b03-4ec9-b4f4-a079a467825b.jpg?v=1782011191"},{"product_id":"2024-alkina-kin-shiraz","title":"2024 Alkina 'Kin' Shiraz","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProducer: \u003ca title=\"Explore Barossa wine by Alkina\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/alkina-wine\"\u003eAlkina\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca title=\"Explore wine from Barossa Valley\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/barossa-valley\"\u003eBarossa Valley\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Explore: \u003ca title=\"Explore our Shiraz collection\" href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/shiraz\"\u003eShiraz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cool 2024 season delivered a medium weight and juicy wine with aromatics of  pepper, aniseed, black olive. Underneath, classic western ridge depth is displayed with violet perfume and purple fruit, wrapped around a schistic, rocky core.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach block of Shiraz was fermented separately with differing levels of whole bunch according to geology of the soil. Block 23 and Polygon 10 were fermented as 80% and 100%whole bunch, with a total of three weeks on skins before pressing to concrete tulip. Fleshy fruit from Polygon 14 and Block 38 were fermented as 50% and 30% whole bunches, before pressing to large format oak for maturation. All Mataro was de-stemmed and fermented and matured in concrete. All ferments wild.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNASAA certified organic and biodynamic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Alkina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkina seek to understand, nurture, care for and ultimately express this beautiful land in its wines, its values and its experiences for visitors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient stones and soils, organic and biodynamic viticulture, small scale winemaking and the creation of unique micro-terroir wines, grown and made on our estate in the Western Barossa ranges of the Barossa Valley. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern wines from ancient lands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Barossa Valley, SA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiraz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alkina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48399335751929,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/IMAGE_1566e883-007b-482a-8b7f-6865b0cb9851.png?v=1702020486"},{"product_id":"2023-alkina-polygon-1-shiraz-barossa-valley","title":"2023 Alkina 'Polygon No.1' Shiraz","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/alkina-wine\" title=\"Explore Barossa wine by Alkina\"\u003eAlkina\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/barossa-valley\" title=\"Explore wine from Barossa Valley\"\u003eBarossa Valley\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Explore: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/shiraz\" title=\"Explore Shiraz wines\"\u003eShiraz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA savoury and lifted expression of Shiraz from 6 rows of 70-year-old vines. Wildly aromatic from a cool year, this young wine presents a wall of cool blue and black fruit with charcuterie and pepper hints. It’s complete, seamless and utterly compelling on the palate with integrated tannin and a distinctly mineral feel. This wine will continue to improve with age and will reward long cellaring of 10+ years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly 878 bottles produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Serious old-vine Shiraz doesn’t have to be weighed down by bulk – and Alkina has a sprightly championship contender here, showing tight, lean muscle but also a suppleness that makes exciting sparks of pristine flavours dance with lively energy across the palate. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrecise geological mapping of the Alkina vineyard has identified significantly different soil profiles in components they call Polygons. Here the mica schist of Polygon No1 delivers keen, alert flavours of fine white pepper sprinkled over dry, dark red fruits, with a keen savoury note to enhance the texture. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere’s stern, focused power here without any unnecessary brawn to force the issue. It’s irresistible now, but likely to intrigue through many years of cellaring.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points and #1 ranked wine in Barossa 2023 Shiraz report, David Sly, decanter.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Alkina\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlkina seek to understand, nurture, care for and ultimately express this beautiful land in its wines, its values and its experiences for visitors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient stones and soils, organic and biodynamic viticulture, small scale winemaking and the creation of unique micro-terroir wines, grown and made on our estate in the Western Barossa ranges of the Barossa Valley. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNASAA certified organic and biodynamic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern wines from ancient lands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Barossa Valley, SA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork under seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes: 100% Shiraz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alkina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48559560884473,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Bottle_Image_ca2874a9-eb73-4ec6-9879-69d590126ae3.png?v=1782011313"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/collections\/Alkina_Cover.jpg?v=1766822976","url":"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/collections\/alkina.oembed","provider":"Act of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}