It's a great honour to have our 2009 Kalleske Johann Georg Shiraz selected by James Halliday in his '20 Great Reds' list in the current Wine Companion magazine. Here's a little of what Halliday had to say about the wine:
“From a single block of vines planted in 1875, and made in a very small quantity... It is very complex and intense, yet little more than medium-bodied, having a tapestry of aromas and flavours similar to Eduard, with great length. How great will the ‘10 be?” - James Halliday, Wine Companion June/July 2012
Posted: 6/5/2012
Vintage 2012 has just been completed and what a fantastic year it was. Certainly a welcome relief after the rains of vintage 2011! The wines from 2012 are outstanding and up there with 2010 and 2002 as the best wines to come out of our Kalleske winery. Vintage 2012 began with a good growing season of moderate rainfall and normal temperatures. Summer was perfect with generally warm sunny days and only a few heat periods but nothing extreme (overall temperature was 0.7 degrees below average). Summer and early Autumn was generally dry with the exception of a refreshing 35mm of rain falling on the last day of Summer. This rain was welcome moisture for the vines combined with the perfect mid-high 20s weather that followed ensuring the grapes ripened steadily and evenly. Read More >>
Posted: 3/5/2012
James Halliday has a few nice words to say about our current 2010 Greenock Shiraz:
“Deep, dark purple-crimson; a wine literally dripping a stream of flavours, each succeeding the other until the round robin starts again; licorice, oriental spice black fruits, mocha and much else is to be found on the bouquet and medium- to full-bodied palate; has outstanding length, augmented by savoury tannins on the finish”.
James Halliday’s Wine Companion Magazine, April/May 2012
Read more 2010 Greenock Shiraz reviews here
Posted: 15/3/2012
The sights, sounds and smells of vintage 2012 are in full swing now as we are two weeks into vintage and so far the harvest is looking great. The weather has been ideal with temperatures in the mid to high 20s ensuring steady ripening of the grapes.
The Florentine Chenin Blanc is fermenting away in tank and barrel and is displaying excellent varietal flavours. The Greenock Shiraz is now all harvested as is the majority of the Moppa Shiraz. Some of these wines are still fermenting while others are beginning their maturation in barrel. Shiraz yields have been down slightly but intensity of colour and flavour is excellent. Grenache, Mataro, Cabernet and the other later varieties will be harvested in the coming weeks as will the blocks of old vine Shiraz for Eduard and Johann. Overall the quality so far from 2012 is fantastic and there should be outstanding wines as a result.
Read the latest news and see photopraphs
from Vintage 2012 as it happens on the blog.
Posted: 8/3/2012
It sure does come around quickly...
Vintage 2012 is about 2 weeks away at Kalleske. For a brief look at how things are shaping up in the vineyard take a look at the blog
Posted: 9/2/2012
Kalleske has done well at the recent 3rd International Organic Wine Awards 'Mundus VINI Biofach' 2012 in Germany picking up x2 'Grand' Gold Medal (only 8 awarded from 600 wines) and x2 Gold Medals for the following wines:
2009 Johann Georg Shiraz - 'Grand' Gold Medal
2009 Eduard Shiraz - 'Grand' Gold Medal
2010 Greenock Shiraz - Gold Medal
2010 Clarry's GSM - Gold Medal
The overall winning wine will be announced on February 15th 2012. BioFach is the largest worldwide organic wine Trade Fair.
Posted: 15/12/2011
The preliminary results for the 31st Sydney International Wine Competition have officially been announced and we are proud to reveal our 2009 Kalleske Merchant Cabernet Sauvignon has been awarded a Blue Gold Award.
The full results of the 2012 Competition, including Trophy Winners, will be announced, Saturday 25 February 2012 on the Competition’s website.
Posted: 17/11/2011
Head on over to the blog to read the latest Q+A with Troy.
Posted: 14/11/2011
Shiraz and Grenache have been the backbone of our Kalleske vineyard for over a century and for good reason with our red earth and temperate climate well suited to these varieties. For the same reason, Tempranillo is befitting to our property and we are delighted to release the inaugural Tempranillo from our Kalleske vineyard. Tempranillo originates from Spain, where it is often referred to as Spain’s “noble grape”. It has been grown there for many centuries and was first planted in Australia in 1908.
2010 Kalleske Dodger Tempranillo is medium red purple in colour. The aroma displays interesting complexity with rich fruits of blackcurrant and cherry combined with herbs, clove and nutmeg spice, tobacco, violets and a hint of earth. The palate is extremely alluring with a combination of sweet and savoury characters. It is medium to full bodied with fleshy fruit balanced by integrated chewy rustic tannins. The wine is well structured and harmonious. A lingering savoury finish completes a varietally true and flavoursome Tempranillo. Dodger can be enjoyed now or over the next eight years.
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It's with great pleasure we release our new2009 'Old Vine' wines - All in our new proprietary bottle.
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Please click on the links below for further information on the wines.
2009 Kalleske Johann Georg Shiraz (download wine fact sheet)
2009 Kalleske Eduard Shiraz (download wine fact sheet)
2009 Kalleske Old Vine Grenache (download wine fact sheet)
The 2009 vintage was brilliant with ideal ripening conditions and great quality. The 2009 Old Vine Grenache is one of the best ever! And the Eduard and Johann are again true to style, showing classic old vine Barossa Shiraz class.
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Posted: 4/11/2011
“After 158 years of growing grapes and 10 years of making wine, it is time for our wines to have their very own Kalleske bottle” - Tony & Troy Kalleske.
To see the new proprietary bottle click the links below
- 2009 Kalleske Johann George bottle
- 2010 Kalleske Greenock Shiraz bottle
Posted: 3/11/2011
Our newly released 2010 Kalleske Moppa Shiraz was awarded the Trophy for 'Best Wine of Show' at the 2011 Shanghai International Wine Challenge, which also saw it claim the award for Best Shiraz and receive a Gold Medal.
Posted: 21.09.2011
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