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.
Estate grown and made
Certified organic and biodynamic fruit
60% Grenache, 20% Shiraz, 20% Mataro
153 cases produced
14% alcohol
“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
