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Kalleske Clarry’s GSM 2012, Barossa Valley, SA

AUD$20 direct from winery. (Current vintage 2014) Intense black ruby-purple colour, a fresh sweet bouquet of black plums, blackberries, mulberry jam, hints of black olives and espresso roast. A full-bodied wine as expected from the warm ripe vintage conditions of 2012. … Continue reading

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Kalleske JMK Shiraz VP 2011, Barossa Valley

$25 for 375ml. I’m sitting here after dinner on a cool night as we near the end of winter, got a little blue brie, salted cashew nuts and chopped up dried fruit. This little drop of Kalleske’s 2011 Shiraz VP … Continue reading

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Kalleske Moppa Shiraz 2011, Barossa Valley

$28RRP. Now in its fifth year (half way to a decent vertical!), the 2011 version of the Moppa shiraz is undoubtedly dissimilar from the 2009 and 2010. And I like it. Sure, the 09 and 10 had the purity of … Continue reading

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Kalleske Clarry’s GSM 2011, Barossa Valley, SA

$18 direct from winery. A blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro (47/40/13). Each variety was fermented separately on left on skins for 7-14 days. Matured in old oak hogsheads for 7 months. Intense ruby colour. Clean youthful heavy aromas of … Continue reading

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Kalleske Pirathon Shiraz 2009, Barossa Valley, SA

$22 from Cloudwine. Intense black ruby colour. Lovely aromas of smoky blackcurrant, red plum, blueberry, hint of steely minerality and dried coconut shavings. Dry, full-bodied red wine, smooth velvet texture, lots of ripe fruit acids and 14.5% alc. Rich flavours … Continue reading

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