Kalleske

5 Star Winery - Halliday Wine Companion

“Kalleske is a model for the future of the Barossa: there is a deep respect for the seven generations of history, but it is combined with a willingness to try new things” - Max Allen, "The Future Makers", 2010

"The Kalleske family has been growing and selling grapes on a mixed farming property at Greenock for over 140 years. Sixth-generation Troy Kalleske, with brother Tony, established the winery and created the Kalleske label in 1999. The vineyard is planted to shiraz (27ha), grenache (6ha), mataro (2ha), chenin blanc, durif, viognier, zinfandel, petit verdot, semillon and tempranillo (1ha each). The vines vary in age, with the oldest dating back to 1875; the overall average age is around 50 years. All are grown biodynamically." - Halliday Wine Companion

"All Kalleske wines are estate grown and vinified with minimalist winemaking techniques used to fully capture the essence of the vineyard allowing genuine handmade estate wines to be produced. The range is a diverse mix of wines that showcases the splendid Kalleske grapes. Since the first wine release in 2004, Kalleske has rapidly gained a reputation for producing top-quality hand crafted wines. Kalleske are committed to continue making genuine estate grown wines of individuality and of vineyard and winemaking excellence." - Kalleske

  • [SOLD-OUT] Kalleske Johann Georg Shiraz 2012

    [SOLD-OUT] Kalleske Johann Georg Shiraz 2012

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley
    Farming Vegan-friendly Organic

    Campbell Mattinson 96 Points!"Yes, it's tremendous. Best since the 2005. Slinky smooth but then grunty and powerful through the finish. Mannered but plenty of muscle. Blackberry, plum, chocolate and coffee. Saltbush. Essence of Barossa shiraz, without...

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    $110.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Kalleske Johann Georg Shiraz 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Kalleske Johann Georg Shiraz 2006

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    eRobert Parker.com 97 points!'The flagship 2006 Johann Georg Shiraz comes from a 131-year-old vineyard and spent two years in French and American oak hogsheads, two-thirds new. Purple/black in color with legs that slowly ooze down the glass, it reveals...

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    $145.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Kalleske Johann Georg Shiraz 2005

    [SOLD-OUT] Kalleske Johann Georg Shiraz 2005

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    Robert Parker 94-96 points!'Kalleske's top wine is the 150-case cuvee of Shiraz Johann Georg Old Vine from a 129-year-old vineyard. This wine exhibits great intensity, an inky/purple color, and notes of creosote, camphor, blackberries, cassis, and subtle...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Kalleske Johann Georg Shiraz 2004

    [SOLD-OUT] Kalleske Johann Georg Shiraz 2004

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    Robert Parker 96 points! "Kalleske's top wine is the 150-case cuvee of Shiraz Johann Georg Old Vine from a 129-year-old vineyard. Named after the first Kalleske, a native of Silesia who immigrated to Australia in 1838, it offers just about everything...

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    $145.00
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  • Kalleske Johann Georg Shiraz 2003

    [SOLD-OUT] Kalleske Johann Georg Shiraz 2003

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    Robert Parker 97-100 points! "The limited production (100 cases) cuvee of 2003 Shiraz Johan Georg is a remarkable effort cropped at 1 ton of fruit per acre (129-year-old vines), and aged primarily in new American and French oak, its inky/blue/purple...

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    $110.00
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  • Kalleske Greenock Shiraz 2003 1500mL

    [SOLD-OUT] Kalleske Greenock Shiraz 2003 1500mL-Magnum

    Region: SA- Barossa Valley

    - A barrel sample of the 2003 Shiraz Greenock appears to be a virtually perfect wine. If it makes it into the bottle with minimal clarification, it will be one of the leading candidates for Barossa's 'Shiraz of the Vintage' in 2003. Wine Advocate # 155...

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    $129.00
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