2023 Alkina 'Birdsong' Shiraz

About the Wine

Earthy 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.

Viticulture

Shiraz 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.

Estate grown and made

Certified organic and biodynamic fruit

About Alkina

Alkina seek to understand, nurture, care for and ultimately express this beautiful land in its wines, its values and its experiences for visitors. 

Ancient 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. 

Modern wines from ancient lands.

Snapshot

Region: Barossa Valley, SA

Country: Australia

Alcohol: 13.5%

Vintage: 2023

Size: 750ml

Closure: Wax Sealed Cork

Grapes: Shiraz

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