ALKINA NIGHT SKY GSM 2023

Ten different Polygons and blocks supplied fruit for this blend. The Grenache component makes up 47% of the blend and came from Polygon No. 4 and Blocks 10, 18 and 22. Shiraz makes up 40% of the blend from Block 5+6 and 23 (schist and clay), Block 38 (sandstone) and Block 9 and 26a (clay). Grenache and Shiraz were picked between the 15th and 23rd of March, while the contour block Mataro came in on the 4th of April to make up the final 13%. NASAA certified organic and biodynamic.

All Grenache parcels were fermented separately as 100% whole bunches in concrete tulips, spending an average of 3 weeks on skins. Shiraz components were fermented separately as 60-70% whole bunches, in a mixture of concrete and stainless steel vessels. The Mataro was destemmed and fermented in concrete on skins for two weeks. Each component was basket pressed to concrete for malolactic fermentation and maturation before racking and blending in spring.

Lifted aromas of spicy rhubarb, sour red fruit, and alpine herbs, give way to deeper notes of Campari and cherry wood (though no barrels were harmed in the making of this!). Juicy, fresh and textural with lovely scratchy fruit tannins – a finely poised release in 2023

Like most GSM, this bottle is best paired with big, robust meat creations – sirloin steak, brisket, ribs, chops, whole roast poultry… you get the picture.

RATINGS & COMMENTS
93 PTS BY DAVE BROOKES, HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION
93 PTS BY MIKE BENNIE, THE WINE FRONT