Rob Geddes talks about our 2010 Kalleske Johann Georg Shiraz & 2010 Kalleske Eduard Shiraz
Top Dollar for Kalleske Shiraz Worth Every Cent
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Monday, February 13, 2012
It
was a real delight to read an article (included
below) written by Mike Burnett in the Launceston Examiner today.
Top dollar for Kalleske shiraz worth every cent
“Approaching a wine worth three figures could be likened to watching a batsman as they move towards 100. For most people there is a little anticipation and the worry that the wine, like a batsman, might fall short of the mark. Although these days there are plenty of Australian wines worth more than $100, it is still a big decision for most wine buyers.
While wines lower down the price scale can be more easily weighed up for value, it is far more difficult to attach that term to a wine of $100 or more. That judgment can only be made by the individual. What can be looked at is the wine's quality and pedigree.
In that area the 2009 Kalleske Johann Georg Shiraz, which weighs in at a retail price of about $100, makes the cut. There is no question this is a very classy wine from the internationally recognised shiraz region, South Australia's Barossa Valley.
As for the pedigree side, the Kalleske family has been involved in the production of wine for nearly 160 years. Although it has only been involved in the winemaking side of the operation for a decade, the family's fruit made its way into various vintages of Australia's benchmark Penfolds Grange.
The Kalleske label has been one of the emerging stars of Australian wine and the Johann Georg Shiraz shines brightly at the top of an impressive line-up of wines. The wine comes from the vineyard of the same name, which has vines dating back to 1875. After hand picking, the wine was given two years in French and American oak before bottling. The dark purple to black colour reflects the red and black fruits that emerge on the nose through to the palate. The same path is taken by cedar and spice. The wine is full and complex, with fine but firm integrated tannins that promise to soften further with time in the cellar.
To keep the cricket analogy rolling, Kalleske also has some solid contributors down the order. The Australian organically certified producer has also released its 2009 Eduard Shiraz ($85), 2009 Old Vine Grenache ($45), 2010 Greenock Shiraz ($38) and 2010 Dodger Tempranillo.
The Eduard comes from vines planted between 1905 and 1960, and more than likely would have tasters who would favour it over the Johann Georg. It probably does not have the broad flavours of the higher-price wine, but that does not make it any less attractive with its plum and berry fruit having concentrated power.
In the Old Vine Grenache and the Dodger Tempranillo, Kalleske offers an excellent mix of the old and new. Grenache is a great old Barossa variety that is wonderful with many Asian dishes, while tempranillo is an in variety in Europe and is growing in popularity in this country.
In many company ranges, the Greenock Shiraz would be the top wine.
That illustrates how powerful this line-up is”.
Mike Burnett,
Launceston Examiner, 13/02/2012
Top dollar for Kalleske shiraz worth every cent
“Approaching a wine worth three figures could be likened to watching a batsman as they move towards 100. For most people there is a little anticipation and the worry that the wine, like a batsman, might fall short of the mark. Although these days there are plenty of Australian wines worth more than $100, it is still a big decision for most wine buyers.
While wines lower down the price scale can be more easily weighed up for value, it is far more difficult to attach that term to a wine of $100 or more. That judgment can only be made by the individual. What can be looked at is the wine's quality and pedigree.
In that area the 2009 Kalleske Johann Georg Shiraz, which weighs in at a retail price of about $100, makes the cut. There is no question this is a very classy wine from the internationally recognised shiraz region, South Australia's Barossa Valley.
As for the pedigree side, the Kalleske family has been involved in the production of wine for nearly 160 years. Although it has only been involved in the winemaking side of the operation for a decade, the family's fruit made its way into various vintages of Australia's benchmark Penfolds Grange.
The Kalleske label has been one of the emerging stars of Australian wine and the Johann Georg Shiraz shines brightly at the top of an impressive line-up of wines. The wine comes from the vineyard of the same name, which has vines dating back to 1875. After hand picking, the wine was given two years in French and American oak before bottling. The dark purple to black colour reflects the red and black fruits that emerge on the nose through to the palate. The same path is taken by cedar and spice. The wine is full and complex, with fine but firm integrated tannins that promise to soften further with time in the cellar.
To keep the cricket analogy rolling, Kalleske also has some solid contributors down the order. The Australian organically certified producer has also released its 2009 Eduard Shiraz ($85), 2009 Old Vine Grenache ($45), 2010 Greenock Shiraz ($38) and 2010 Dodger Tempranillo.
The Eduard comes from vines planted between 1905 and 1960, and more than likely would have tasters who would favour it over the Johann Georg. It probably does not have the broad flavours of the higher-price wine, but that does not make it any less attractive with its plum and berry fruit having concentrated power.
In the Old Vine Grenache and the Dodger Tempranillo, Kalleske offers an excellent mix of the old and new. Grenache is a great old Barossa variety that is wonderful with many Asian dishes, while tempranillo is an in variety in Europe and is growing in popularity in this country.
In many company ranges, the Greenock Shiraz would be the top wine.
That illustrates how powerful this line-up is”.
Mike Burnett,
Launceston Examiner, 13/02/2012
Kalleske 'Old Vine' New Releases - Available Now
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Tuesday, November 08, 2011
It's with great pleasure we release our new2009 'Old Vine' wines - All in our new proprietary bottle.
- 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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MUNDUS vini Der Grosse International Weinpreis
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Friday, September 23, 2011
Another great result for Kalleske at the recent 2011 MUNDUS vini Der Grosse International Weinpreis in Germany, with the following three wines: 2008 Kalleske Eduard Shiraz, 2009 Kalleske Buckboard Durif and 2009 Kalleske Merchant Cabernet Sauvignon each receiving a Gold Medal.
Gold Medals - 2011 New Zealand Wine Show
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Friday, September 02, 2011
We are happy to report that our 2008 Kalleske Eduard Shiraz & 2010 Kalleske Clarry's both received Gold Medals at the recent 2011 New Zealand Wine Show
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