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2021 Old Quarter With Gift Box

2021 Old Quarter With Gift Box

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 2021 shows the fruit intensity of the season overlaid on fresh, long and seamless tannins that coat the mouth.

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$100.00
 
SKU: OQGB

Estate grown and made

Certified organic and biodynamic fruit

60% Grenache, 20% Shiraz, 20% Mataro

153 cases produced

14% alcohol

Tasting Notes
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 2021 shows the fruit intensity of the season overlaid on fresh, long and seamless tannins that coat the mouth.
Vineyard Notes
Polygon 4 is once again the essential base for this vintage, making up 47.5% of the blend. Bush vines sit on heavily fractured clay with schist in the fractures. The nearby Block 7 Grenache, also planted in the 50s makes up 12.5% of the blend. With an abundance of good Shiraz in 2021 we managed to include 20% Polygon 1 Shiraz (on schist) here and 20% Block 3 Mataro, as per previous year. NASAA certified organic and biodynamic.

“Blackberry, blueberry, lead pencil and moss. Iodine and sea shell. Full and layered with loads of fruit and spices. Crushed stone and oyster shell at the end. Unique red. Blend of 60% grenache, 20% shiraz and 20% mataro. Drink or hold.”

98 points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com


“Slight Play-Doh thing (which I like), spicy, perfumed, dark red fruit, boysenberry, smattering of brine and dried herb. Medium to full-bodied, stony feel to it, silty fine tannin is a highlight, finish pops nicely with a brighter shade of acidity. Good energy. Fine balance. Excellent and distinctive wine.”

95 points, Gary Walsh, winefront.com.au