ALKINA OLD QUARTER GSM 2022

It was an excellent year for Polygon No. 2 Grenache, which makes up 30% of the blend, with Polygon No. 4 also contributing 30%. The Shiraz
component (35%) comes from Block 5&6, just below the Grenache Polygons and the final 5% from Block 3 Mataro. All vines are 70 years
old. NASAA certified organic and biodynamic.

The Grenache parcels were hand picked and sorted, then naturally fermented separately in concrete tulips with 100% whole bunches for Polygon No. 4 and 70% for Polygon No. 2. They both then matured in concrete for 9 months. The Mataro was destemmed, fermented and matured in concrete and the Shiraz fermented with 50% whole bunches in concrete. In January 2023 the 4 elements were blended and put back in a tulip until bottling. 250 dozen made.

An elegant, perfumed blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro from the Old Quarter of the Alkina vineyard, planted in the 1950s. This is a pure expression of the character of the site that in 2022 shows the fruit intensity of the season overlaid on fresh, long and seamless tannins that coat the mouth.

The general rule with all red meat is the leaner the meat, the lighter the wine – this also applies to different cuts of beef or steak, although
side dishes and sauces also have to be considered

RATINGS & COMMENTS.
95 PTS BY DAVE BROOKES, HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION
95 PTS BY ERIN LARKIN, ROBERT PARKER WINE ADVOCATE
95 PTS BY NED GOODWIN MW, JAMESSUCKLING.COM
93 PTS BY MIKE BENNIE, THE WINE FRONT
92 PTS BY ANGUS HUGHON, VINOUS