ALKINA KIN GRENACHE 2023

Each block was hand-picked, sorted and naturally fermented as 100% whole bunches in concrete tulips. After spending an average of 35 days on skins, the bunches were gently pressed back to concrete and matured on full lees. Each component was matured separately before being racked off lees and blended 4 weeks before bottling. Fruit for the 2023 Grenache is made up of three blocks. Block 22, planted to bush vines in 2016, is located on the east to west ridge of the property, making up 42% of the wine. Picked in two parcels; the limestone component on 18 March and the clay component, a week later. Block 18, picked 17 March, from vines on clay and schist makes up 50% of the wine, with the remainder from Block 25.

The cool 2023 season has delivered a wine of elegance, with exceptional fine tannin. The Kin Grenache feels energetic and floral, but give it time and red fruit, blood orange and cardamon will present. A patch of vines on limestone provides vibrancy and definition, necessary for the wine’s drive, with flesh and power from Blocks 22 on clay and 18 on schist.

Grenache pairs beautifully with foods that have smoky or charred flavors, like savory, grilled meats, smokey BBQ sauces, and even grilled veggies.

RATINGS & COMMENTS
95 PTS BY HUON HOOKE, THE REAL REVIEW
93 PTS BY DAVE BROOKES, HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION
93 PTS BY MIKE BENNIE, WINE BUSINESS MAGAZINE
92 PTS BY NED GOODWIN MW, JAMESSUCKLING.COM
92 PTS BY CAMPBELL MATTINSON, THE WINE FRONT
90 PTS BY ERIN LARKIN, ROBERT PARKER WINE ADVOCATE