# Alkina Kin Grenache (2023)

- **Producer:** Alkina Wine Estate
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grenache
- **Region:** South Australia, Australia
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €18
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cranberry, red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, red plum

## About this wine

The Alkina Kin Grenache 2023 is a 100% Grenache red wine from the Barossa Valley, South Australia, produced by Alkina Wine Estate. The wine is a blend of fruit from three distinct blocks on the estate, each contributing unique characteristics. Alkina Wine Estate was founded in 2015 with a commitment to organic and biodynamic farming and a deep respect for nature. The 'Kin' series represents wines that are approachable and reflect the estate's ethos. The 2023 vintage was a cooler, wetter season, which influenced the wine's elegance and tannin structure. The vineyards are 100% dry-grown and organically farmed, reflecting the estate's focus on regenerative agriculture and expressing the unique terroir of their Barossa Valley site.

## Interesting facts

- Fruit from three distinct blocks on the Alkina estate are blended.
- Vineyards are 100% dry-grown and organically farmed.
- The 'Kin' designation signifies wines that are approachable and embody the estate's spirit.
- No oak is used in the maturation of this Grenache.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and soft tannins are versatile, complementing a range of proteins without overpowering them. Its juicy acidity can cut through richer dishes, while subtle fruit notes can echo or contrast with herbs and spices in the food.

## Wine making process

The Alkina Kin Grenache 2023 is produced using 100% whole-bunch fermentation in concrete tulips, with natural fermentation occurring over an average of 35 days on skins. Following fermentation, the wine is matured in concrete on full lees. Components are kept separate during maturation before being blended. Notably, no oak is used in the aging process for this Grenache. The vineyards are 100% dry-grown and are farmed organically and biodynamically, reflecting the estate's commitment to regenerative agriculture. The 2023 vintage was a cooler, wetter season, which influenced the wine's elegance and tannin profile.