Sparkling & Fortified

2022 JMK Shiraz VP

$25 per bottle

JMK Shiraz VP is a luscious fortified Shiraz grown and vintaged on the Kalleske family farm at Greenock in the North-Western Barossa Valley. This wine is dedicated to fifth generation grapegrower, John Malcolm Kalleske (JMK), who has tended the Kalleske family vineyards for more than 50 years. The vineyard for this special wine was hand pruned and harvested by John. JMK Shiraz reflects the dedication of John and the generations before him to the treasured Kalleske vineyard. JMK is a harmonious, soft and opulent wine that can be enjoyed now whilst young and vibrant however will strongly reward patience in the cellar for decades to come.

  • Certified Organic & Biodynamic
  • Vegan Friendly
VarietyShiraz
Alcohol18.5%
Standard Drinks5.5
Size375ml

Tasting Notes

  • Colour
    2022 JMK Shiraz VP is deep red-black in colour
  • Aroma
    The aroma is intense with dominant black fruit, namely dark cherry and sweet plums, along with heritage rose floral notes. Clove spice, toffee and brandied fruit cake are also evident. Dynamic, complex, and very attractive.
  • Palate
    These inviting aromas lead to a rich, lush, black-fruit driven palate. It is full-bodied with pristine dark fruits throughout. The natural grape sweetness is perfectly in check, complimenting and enhancing the pure fruit without dominating. The innate tannins are super fine, showing themselves midway through and then continuing to the end providing a clean, refreshing and very lengthy dry finish. Grape spirit is perfectly meshed, providing character and balance.
  • Cellaring
    JMK is a harmonious and opulent wine that can be enjoyed now or after a decade or more in the cellar

Vineyard

  • Vineyard
    Selection of Moppa vineyards
  • Vines Planted
    From 1961 to 2015
  • Vine Age
    Oldest vineyard planted in 1961
  • Blocks
    12 distinct vineyard sites
  • Location
    Moppa, North-Western Barossa Valley
  • Yield
    Low
  • Soil
    Shallow, sandy loam over a deep bed of rich red clay

Vintage 2022

The 2022 vintage was excellent. Winter was significantly wetter than average getting the vines off to a brilliant start leading into Spring which was cool with median rainfall. Summer was mild and dry apart from rain on the last day. Autumn remained mild with generally perfect mid-20s weather combined with cool nights ensuring steady even ripening across all varieties. The 2022 yields were good and the quality is great, a classic Barossa vintage displaying rich flavours with fine balance.

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