Alkimi Duck Pond Vineyard 2021
- 93
- $43
- Drink by: 2024-2029
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Duck Pond vineyard is situated at the north-western end of the Mount Dandenong Range. Two parcels make up the wine, one of which is destemmed and, the other, whole bunches. It is then pressed to old French oak and new Austrian oak for 9 months with a further 18 months in bottle. A dense black core of cherry, Mirabelle plums and blackberry, with the deeper spices of anise, sansho pepper and spiced meats. A layer of red fruits makes itself known on the palate with a hint of rose and strawberry gum. Elegant freshness of acidity meets a fine coating of tannins. Drinking well and will cellar nicely for another 5 years. Pair with Caponata and lamb ribs.
Shanteh cut her teeth at Sydney’s Award-Winning Quay restaurant where she worked for over a decade and was Head Sommelier from 2018 till 2022. She has been nominated for the Good Food Guide Sommelier of the Year award on three occasions and claims that her experience as a Len Evans scholar as one of the highlights of her career. Shanteh hosts her own weekly podcast ‘Over A Glass’ with the Deep in the Weeds Network and spends her time writing for various publications and judging at numerous wine shows across the country.
