Tasting Notes
What pure joy this is, more Syrah than Shiraz. The 2023 vintage has championed poise, with vibrant aromatics of dark rose, licorice, and black tea. There’s a quiet intensity beneath the surface, where the hallmark depth of the western ridge comes through, violet perfume and purple fruit layered over a firm, schist-driven core. This is a small-batch release with a distinctly modern edge. Purity, expressive fruit at just 13.5% alcohol, aged solely in concrete with no new oak. Refined, balanced, and quietly confident, a wine that rewards attention.
More Info
Alkina is a new story on an old place. Our certified organic and biodynamic farm sits on the traditional lands of the Ngadjuri people and we seek to honour the land’s Indigenous history and to learn from their deep connection to country. We have 43 hectares of vines planted to Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro and Semillon, with the oldest vines dating from the 1950s. Artwork for this label was created by artist and designer, Damian Hamilton.