Kalleske - Bar Barossa Dinner in Brisbane

To all our loyal Queensland supporters, put this one in your diary!

Friday 31st May 2013. 6pm Arrival Bar Barossa, Cnr Adelaide & Macrossan Sts

Join Troy Kalleske at Bar Barossa and taste the new range of our Organic/Biodynamic wines including the Flagship Johann Georg Shiraz, Eduard Shiraz, Old Vine Grenache, Merchant Cabernet, Greenock Shiraz, Florentine Chenin Blanc and the fortified shiraz JMK.

The wines will be matched with canapés on arrival and a three course meal that the chefs at Bar Barossa put together to compliment the wines.

RSVP
T: 07 3832 3530
E: barbarossa@barbarossa.com.au

Cost : 120

To ensure yourself a ticket please RSVP to Bar Barossa

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2013 Vintage Report

Dry.  That’s the 3 letter summary of vintage 2013. The pre-growing season winter was very dry with rainfall 26% below average.  This was followed by an even drier Spring with a whopping 55% less rain falling than normal. Summer was also dry with only 52% of the normal precipitation.

This dry Winter and growing season was combined with warmer than average temperatures, with Spring a massive 2.6 degrees warmer than average and Summer was 1.7 degrees warmer.

Together the dry and the heat resulted in vintage being 3 weeks earlier than normal. Veraison (colouring and softening of berries) started in the first few days of January which is much earlier than the typical Australia Day start to veraison.  Vintage began on February 18th with the first of the Shiraz and concluded in early April with late ripeners, Petit Verdot and Zinfandel.

'Quantity Down, Quality Excellent'

Because of the dry, yields were naturally down, averaging 40% less grapes across all varieties. To put the drought conditions into context, typically during the growing season (Sep-Feb) we receive 201mm of rainfall. For Sep-2012 to Feb-2013 only 93mm fell, that is 108mm (54%) less than normal. Over our 120 acres of vines this meant the vines received 52ML less water than usual, that is 52 million less litres of rain water (equivalent to 20 Olympic sized swimming pools), so no wonder the yield was down by 40%.

Importantly though, quality was amazing. Colour is extremely intense with all reds displaying dark purple and blacks. The resultant wines are rich, mouth-filling and very lengthy. Tannins are rather prominent this year, balancing out the sweet dark fruits with muscular structure and providing a framework for longevity.

So, overall vintage 2013 was the driest on record for us and whilst quantity was significantly down, quality is excellent.

Photo: Darren, Tony, Alex & Troy taking a well earned break.

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Almost Vintage

Well, it’s the 1st of February, holiday season well and truly over and almost time for vintage. The start to vintage 2013 is now only about 2 weeks away with the Chenin Blanc and first of the Shiraz likely to be harvested mid February. This is about 2-3 weeks earlier than normal due to the extreme drought we've experienced in the past 9 months.

The vintage 2013 winter and growing season has been about 50% drier than normal and it has also been warmer too. This has resulted in very low crop levels on the vine and as a result earlier ripening. So quantity will be down, however, quality at this stage is looking sensational. Berries are very small giving a high skin to juice ratio and hence excellent colour and flavour intensity. We'll ultimately only know in the next few months but so far looking good for some stunning wines from 2013 - Troy Kalleske.

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2012 Kalleske Rosina Rosé Sample

Troy sampling the 'Future' 2012 Rosina Rosé #1

Troy sampling the 'Future' 2012 Rosina Rosé #2

Troy sampling the 'Future' 2012 Rosina Rosé #3

Kalleske Winery - Vintage 2012 in action

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Vintage in Full Swing

The sights, sounds and smells of vintage are in full swing now as we have our busiest day out at the winery for vintage 2012.

All is going along nicely with fruit coming into the winery but still a little way to go before we have finished picking everything.

Photographs from today:

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The Inaugural 2010 Kalleske Dodger Tempranillo

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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Kalleske 'Old Vine' New Releases - Available Now

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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A New Bottle for Kalleske

“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

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MUNDUS vini Der Grosse International Weinpreis

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.

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Beer vs Wine night - Barossa Valley Brewing

Kalleske Wines are excited to be a part of what’s sure to be a great night at Barossa Valley Brewing on Thursday, August 18th in Tanunda. If you would like join us, make sure you book ASAP as there are limited seats available.

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Thanks for your support

A big thanks to all our loyal supporters who have got behind our wines and bought up for the Winter. Your eagerness has seen a number of our wines sell out quicker than expected. For those of you, who have missed out on particular vintages, please note we will be releasing a number of the new vintages this coming Spring. There is however still a number of wines available via the online order form.

Thanks again for your support, enjoy the wine - the Kalleske team.

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‘A Day in the Village’ - Greenock Town Day

Monday 25 April, 12pm – 4.30pm
Come say hello and grab a glass (or two) of Kalleske at the Greenock Town day as Tony & Troy will be there pouring the wines.

"The Greenock Village Community Association Inc. promises a day which will show case our gifted local artists, and offer an abundance of regional produce, mixed with a unique assortment of handcrafted wares, and culinary delights".

"Bring the whole family and take part in interactive displays, heritage walks and children’s entertainment, or just relax and chat with the locals while you enjoy live music and for the first time the ‘Village Talent Show’. Join us as we celebrate the vintage under the peppercorn trees, where you can sit back and experience Greenock style hospitality".

Entry: FREE
Where: Corner Murray Street & Kapunda Road, Greenock (opposite the Greenock Tavern).

Ample parking will be available at Greenock Centenary Park.

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Hand-picking Johann Georg Shiraz - 2011

Just a quick update to let you know things have been moving along nicely as the sounds, smells and colours of vintage consume the winery.

Below are a few photo's of the family hand-picking the Johann Georg Shiraz, last Thursday, April 7th. The vines here were planted in 1875.


Lorraine Kalleske hand-picking the Johann Georg Shiraz

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The First Harvest - Vintage 2011

Last Wednesday marked the first “official” day of vintage 2011, with the first harvest of the season being our Chenin Blanc.


Kalleske Chenin Blanc - 2011

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Friday Lunch - 11.03.2011

Friday lunches have turned into quite a treat at Kalleske as we all take turns cooking lunch for each other, which is always accompanied by a nice bottle or two. However it has been noted there’s been a bit of help from a wife or in some cases a mother to produce the goods on the table.

Highlights so far would be:
Troy’s ‘Gourmet’ Pizza’s, Tony’s Hotdog’s with the lot, Andy’s (Wife’s) Veg Lasagne followed by a strawberry vanilla Oreo ice cream, Samantha’s Cannelloni and Darren’s (Mums) Apple Crumble.


Teddy waiting for scraps

However with the first day of vintage getting underway today, we will be opting for the more convenient ‘occasional’ Friday BBQ until vintage runs its course. Teddy doesn’t seem to mind the extra scraps at lunch as he waits patiently under the table tho (see photo above).

Vintage 2011 update next week.

{Andy}

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