2023 Night Sky GSM Magnum
Rhubarb, sour red fruit, and alpine herbs are the initial capture of aromatics. Deeper there are notes of Campari with cherry wood, reminiscent of oak. The palate has a balance of fleshy fruit, olive brine and supple tannin.
Estate grown and made
Certified organic and biodynamic fruit
[VARIETIES] 47% Grenache, 40% Shiraz and 13% Mataro
[ALCOHOL] 13.5%
[PRODUCTION] 500 dozen made
[CELLARING] Drink now or will cellar for 10+ years.
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.
93 Points, Mike Bennie, The Wine Front
A biodynamically farmed and raised red blend from from the wonderful Alkina estate in Greenock. Bruised crimson with aromas of macerated blood plum, boysenberry and blueberry, hints of delicate spice, drying amaro herbs, pressed citrus blossom, dried meats, rosehip, gingerbread, dried citrus rind and earth. Supple and lithe, it cuts a harmonious passage across the palate. Earthy, with fine tannin chew and a graceful, savoury exit.
93 Points, Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
