Alkina Kin Pink Semillon 2023

This third release is a truly fascinating wine that defies all
categorisation...except that it is more-ish and very thirstquenching. An enticing nose of flint and orange blossom, with
a distinct amaro spice and mandarin skin texture. The palate is
zippy and refreshing, reminiscent of pamplemousse tonic.

Even though 2023 will generally go down as a cool, wet and
challenging year, we’re delighted with the results. Freshness
and purity are hallmarks of the vintage. Our healthy organic
vineyard showed its resilience against mildew and other
dangers and the late start to the season meant flavour and
sugar ripeness dovetailed nicely. Most of our fruit came in
over an intense 11 day period in late March before the weather
turned cold and wet again.

2016 plantings near Greenock Creek, in a curious block
containing Semillon, Semillon Gris (red skinned) and some
odd Shiraz vines. This year we only used the red skinned fruit.
NASAA certified organic and biodynamic.

Hand picked on 21 March, the cool season of 2023 gave
us thicker skins, ideal for light skin contact prior to basket
pressing. Both primary and malolactic fermentation occurred in
Gamba foudre (1,650L) before maturation in concrete on light
lees. Unfined and unfiltered. 

100% Semillon Gris
12% ABV
157 dozen made
Made for early drinking

Alkina is a new story on an old place. Our certified organic and biodynamic farm sits on the traditional lands of the Ngadjuri
people and we seek to honour the land’s Indigenous history and to learn from their deep connection to country. We have 43
hectares of vines planted to Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro and Semillon, with the oldest vines dating from the 1950s.