Alkina Grenache Kin 2022

This 2022 Grenache Kin exhibits a contemporary approach to whole cluster fermentation, evident throughout its aromatic and structural profile. The nose presents delicate floral notes of rose petal alongside wild raspberry fruit, punctuated by the complex spice elements of Chinese five spice and fennel seed. The palate shows significant texture, with fleshy fruit concentration balanced by well-integrated stemmy tannins that speak to careful whole bunch handling. The wine displays intriguing tension between ripe fruit sweetness and savory, vegetal influences derived from stem inclusion, culminating in a precisely calibrated finish. This is a thoughtfully crafted expression that showcases the potential for phenolic complexity in modern Barossa Grenache.