Classic
2025 Moppa Shiraz
$30
per bottle
Moppa Shiraz is named after the small district of Moppa, just North of Greenock, where the Kalleske farm and vineyard was established in 1853.
Moppa Shiraz is a wine that captures the essence of our high north-western district. Sourced from over 12 distinct sites, the blend is artfully enhanced with a 2% splash each of Petit Verdot and Viognier for layered complexity. Following wild fermentation in open-top fermenters and traditional pressing, the wine matured for 14 months in hogsheads (20% new French, American, Hungarian, and Romanian oak, balanced by seasoned barrels), ensuring the true character of Moppa shines through.
VarietyShiraz with a touch of Petit Verdot and Viognier
Alcohol14.5%
Standard Drinks8.6
Size750ml
Tasting Notes
- Colour
- Aroma
- Palate
- Cellaring
Vineyard
- VineyardSelection of Moppa vineyards
- Vines PlantedFrom 1961 to 2015
- Vine AgeOldest vineyard planted in 1961
- Blocks12 distinct vineyard sites
- LocationMoppa, North-Western Barossa Valley
- YieldLow
- SoilShallow, sandy loam over a deep bed of rich red clay
Winemaking
- HarvestThe Shiraz was harvested in separate, small batches between February 18th and March 12th, while a select parcel was co-fermented on Viognier skins (harvested February 14th) to enhance aromatics. The late-ripening Petit Verdot was brought in on March 21st
- VinificationAll batches underwent wild fermentation in open-top fermenters, managed with hand pump-overs twice daily
- MaturationAfter 7 to 14 days on skins, the fruit was traditionally pressed and transferred to hogsheads for 14 months of maturation. The oak profile consisted of approximately 20% new French, American, Hungarian and Romanian oak, with the balance aged in seasoned barrels. Following maturation, the final blend was carefully assembled, integrating the Petit Verdot and Shiraz/Viognier parcels for maximum complexity
Vintage 2025
