Brand:Kalleske
Closure:Screw Cap
Organic Certification:SXC - 20019
Country of Origin:Australia
Serving Temperature:18-20°C
Drink By:2032
Wine Ageing:12 months in new and seasoned hogshead barrels. Approximately 25% new French, American and Hungarian oak.
Winemaking Style:Traditional / low-intervention
Harvest:The 2023 vintage has yielded exceptional wines, marked by a record-long growing season from mid-March to early May. A wet, cool spring ensured ample subsoil moisture, while summer brought average temperatures and occasional rain. The vines thrived, allowing for slow and steady ripening into autumn's mild days and cool nights. Yields are good, and the quality is excellent.
Winemaking:One lot of Shiraz was co-fermented on the skins of Viognier. The Petit Verdot is a late ripener and was harvested on March 31st. All batches were wild fermented in open-top fermenters with hand pump-overs twice a day during fermentation. After 7 to 14 days on skins, the fermented grapes were traditionally pressed. On completion of maturation, a portion of Petit Verdot and Shiraz/Viognier was blended for added complexity.
Viticulture:Moppa grapes are from nine different blocks on the Kalleske’s organic farm, with the oldest of these blocks planted in 1961. The vines are low-yielding and are grown in shallow, sandy loam soil over superb deep red clay, providing ideal conditions for these varieties.
Food Pairing:Sirloin steak, Lamb chops, BBQ ribs, Spaghetti Bolognese, Pepper-crusted tuna steak, Beef stew, Mushroom risotto, Spicy sausage and peppers, BBQ lamb chops.
