Brand:Kalleske
Closure:Screw Cap
Organic Certification:SXC - 20019
Country of Origin:Australia
Serving Temperature:18-20°C
Drink By:2030
Wine Ageing:13 months in new and seasoned hogshead barrels. Approximately 25% new French, American and Hungarian oak.
Winemaking Style:Traditional / low-intervention
Harvest:Vintage 2020 has delivered wines of amazing quality. However, quantity is very limited, with it being one of the lowest grape yields ever in the Barossa.
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.
