{"product_id":"2020-alkina-old-quarter-750ml","title":"2020 Alkina Old Quarter 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the soulful complexity of the 2020 Alkina Old Quarter, a flagship \"Field Blend\" from one of the most exciting new projects in the Barossa Valley. Located in the sub-region of Greenock, Alkina focuses on certified organic and biodynamic viticulture, with a obsessive focus on \"micro-terroir.\" The Old Quarter is sourced from a specific 1.1-hectare block of vines planted in the 1950s and 1960s, rooted in complex soils of limestone, schist, and ironstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 vintage is a traditional Southern Rhône-style blend of Grenache, Shiraz, and Mataro (GSM). This vintage was characterized by low yields and high concentration, resulting in a wine of profound depth but surprising freshness. To preserve the purity of the site, Alkina utilizes minimal intervention, fermenting with native yeasts and aging the wine in a combination of concrete eggs and seasoned French oak foudres. It is bottled at 14.2% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, the 2020 Old Quarter is incredibly aromatic and \"savory-sweet,\" offering notes of dried rose petals, wild raspberries, and dark plums, layered with earthy hints of game, garrigue, and exotic spices. The palate is medium-to-full-bodied but remarkably light on its feet, featuring silky, sandy tannins and a vibrant mineral core. You’ll find flavors of pomegranate, red licorice, and iron-like minerality that lead to a long, graceful finish. Critics have hailed this as a benchmark for modern Barossa, with scores frequently landing in the 94–96 point range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is an essential gift for lovers of premium Rhône blends or fans of \"new-wave\" Australian wines that prioritize elegance over heavy oak. It is a stunning companion to slow-cooked lamb shanks, duck confit, or wood-fired root vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure your bottle of 2020 Alkina Old Quarter today and enjoy the convenience of home delivery straight to your door. Experience the ancient stones of the Barossa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy Alkina Old Quarter Now!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alkina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48129293451514,"sku":null,"price":81.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9632\/1098\/files\/medium-_750x750_3.jpg?v=1765994553","url":"https:\/\/vsliquor.com\/products\/2020-alkina-old-quarter-750ml","provider":"VS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}