2020 Alkina Old Quarter 750ml

Discover the soulful complexity of the 2020 Alkina Old Quarter, a flagship "Field Blend" from one of the most exciting new projects in the Barossa Valley. Located in the sub-region of Greenock, Alkina focuses on certified organic and biodynamic viticulture, with a obsessive focus on "micro-terroir." The Old Quarter is sourced from a specific 1.1-hectare block of vines planted in the 1950s and 1960s, rooted in complex soils of limestone, schist, and ironstone.

The 2020 vintage is a traditional Southern Rhône-style blend of Grenache, Shiraz, and Mataro (GSM). This vintage was characterized by low yields and high concentration, resulting in a wine of profound depth but surprising freshness. To preserve the purity of the site, Alkina utilizes minimal intervention, fermenting with native yeasts and aging the wine in a combination of concrete eggs and seasoned French oak foudres. It is bottled at 14.2% ABV.

On the nose, the 2020 Old Quarter is incredibly aromatic and "savory-sweet," offering notes of dried rose petals, wild raspberries, and dark plums, layered with earthy hints of game, garrigue, and exotic spices. The palate is medium-to-full-bodied but remarkably light on its feet, featuring silky, sandy tannins and a vibrant mineral core. You’ll find flavors of pomegranate, red licorice, and iron-like minerality that lead to a long, graceful finish. Critics have hailed this as a benchmark for modern Barossa, with scores frequently landing in the 94–96 point range.

This wine is an essential gift for lovers of premium Rhône blends or fans of "new-wave" Australian wines that prioritize elegance over heavy oak. It is a stunning companion to slow-cooked lamb shanks, duck confit, or wood-fired root vegetables.

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