Alkina Night Sky GSM 2023 (750ml)

A grenache, shiraz and mataro. From seven parcels. Very pretty, floral notes, tart cherry juice, some pomegranate juice too, green olive, a bit of terracotta savouriness with dried herbs and some fresh alpine herbs there too. Chewy texture, fine boned, sleek and long with that nice rub of earthiness feeling spot on. Leaner style, done well, as per vintage perhaps. A touch of liquorice and green tea through the finish. It’s tightly wound in some respects, and good for it, an almost Italianate feel overall. Eschews the bombastic GSMs of the heartland offerings of Barossa, feels refined and lower key. I like it. Stay tuned as this will work a treat in cellar too.