Alkina Polygon No.5 Grenache 2019

The two Polygon Grenache expressions from 2019 are such different wines despite being sourced from two nearby blocks. While the No. 3 is more elegant and subtle, the No. 5 is a thoroughbred, with muscular power at its core, and the better of the two in 2019. Bright mid cherry in colour, it is immediately savoury and brooding rippling with dark cherry, spice, baked earth, black liquorice and cola aromas that are dense and powerful. A muscular, full-bodied and weighty palate follows that is beautifully expressive with dark fruits well matched to savoury earth and spice. It’s intense but also incredibly fine as it builds greater complexity through to a long and rich finish. Benchmark Barossa Grenache.