Alkina Kin Shiraz 2023

Our Verdict

Alkina is new-breed Barossa meets age and tradition. On a property established nearly two centuries ago, and utilising vines planted in the 1950’s, Alkina is something of a rebirth. The Alkina label is less than ten years old, but it draws, very successfully, on its Barossa roots. The wines have elegance, polish, energy, and an obvious sense of modernity. At the same time they shout Barossa.

There is quite a bit of buzz around for Alkina Wines. It's all about good farming and detail. It's like bonsai winemaking, three blocks of grenache on the same property, two (clay and schist) provide the flesh and power, the other, off limestone, the drive. The vinous valence here is undeniable. Spacious and filigreed with pristine red fruits, gingerbread, amaro herbs, blossom and exotic spice. Just beautifully composed with tension and transparency. DAVE BROOKES, Halliday Wine Companion

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