Barossa Semillon is a bit of a hidden gem in the wine world. The vines are ancient, and the wines can be wonderful. Exhibit A - Alkina's textural 'Estate' number, showing lemon zest, chamomile and white peach aromas. The palate is taut and mineral-driven, with subtle waxy texture and bright, chalky acidity.

What do you get when you cross the business smarts of a wealthy Argentinian wine lover, an amazing plot of Western Barossa Valley land, and a nature-driven biodynamic approach to contemporary winemaking? The answer is something akin to Alkina, the renowned winery of Alejandro Bulgheroni that has been making some serious waves in the past twelve months. Alkina has grown in both production and reputation, spearheading a winemaking method in one of Australia’s most respected regions that is transforming the way we understand 'naturally made wine', and resulting in truly fascinating vintages. Over sixty years after its initial planting, the vines of Alkina have reached bonafide heritage status, packing in mountains of expression which only a fool would mess with. That, and a deep passion for understanding, nurturing, and coexisting with the beautiful landscape, is the essence of the Alkina philosophy. The organic and biodynamic methods aren’t an exercise in bandwagon jumping; they’re a way to explore the ancient stones and soils of the vineyards, and to capture everything that makes this corner of the valley so very special.