Alkimi Wines Syrah 2017 (6 Bottles) Yarra Valley, Victoria

by Wine Envy

$218.00 GST Included

AUSTRALIA WIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED

The grapes for this wine were once again picked from the Warramunda vineyard in Coldstream, Yarra Valley. The soils at the vineyard are typical for the Coldstream area being grey loam over clay with speckles sandstone throughout. The clone is “Bests Old Block” which typically gives a bright, precise red fruit spectrum with less dark fruit and spice than the typical Syrah clones of the Yarra Valley.

The grapes were picked on 17th March. Once the grapes arrived into the winery; the grapes were moved to fermenters as whole bunches for an 27 day fermentation. After pressing the wine was run to puncheons and hogsheads. Maloloctic fermentation was conducted in barrel and the wine was blended and bottled in February 2018 without filtration.

The appearance is vivid ruby. There are funky, flint-like aromas instantly, which then give rise to white pepper and fruit notes of cranberries, and blackberries. Choc-mint, violet, lavender and fresh leather show through along with subtle spice.

The palate is fleshy where white pepper, juniper, blue plum, cranberry and succulent Valencia orange are apparent. The tannin profile is gravelly and the finish is long with characters of freshly picked blueberry, violets and spice.

A vegan friendly food pairing would be salt and pepper tofu, roasted cauliflower and polenta chips.

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About Alkimi Wines

My wines are from my heart, and I put my energy and emotion into sculpting wines which I believe in. Many of my decisions are made on instinct and gut feelings where sometimes they are planned and sometimes are spontaneous.

My winemaking philosophy is to limit all techniques to what I classify as “basic principals”, where only fundamental (or traditional) techniques are used to make my wine. I favour natural acidity, wild yeasts and my wines are stabilised naturally only with the aid of Mother Nature.

I don’t use fining agents as I prefer to capture the natural characters of each variety to create unique personality and interest. I do believe that the best wines are the ones that show a distinct personality; personality of not just provenance, but the vintage conditions and the personality of the person/people who made them. My wines will always tell a story.

In 2017 I began farming my own vineyard which I see as an important step for a producer who is always focused on quality and technique. I strive in creating a healthy ecology below and above ground; where I have never used herbicides and I practice organic and sustainable techniques where and when possible.

​Cheers, ​Stuart

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