Kalleske Old Vine Grenache 2024
The Wine
Kalleske Old Vine Grenache Organic from the Barossa Valley is a gloriously perfumed, supple and deeply characterful red sourced from some of the region’s oldest Grenache vines, many of them planted in the nineteen hundreds on the sandy loams of Greenock and Moppa. These ancient, dry grown vines produce tiny crops of intensely flavoured berries, naturally low in yield and high in aromatic lift. The Kalleske family, seventh generation growers and one of the Barossa’s pioneers of certified organic and biodynamic farming, treat these venerable bush vines with enormous care. Their approach in the cellar is gentle and traditional: open fermentation, wild yeasts, basket pressing and maturation in older French hogsheads so the fruit, spice and vineyard voice stay front and centre.
93 Pts Dave Brookes winecompanion.com.au 'This is made from a vineyard planted in 1935 as bush vines on the Kalleske estate. Red plum, raspberry and cranberry fruits dusted with a layer of gingery spice, pressed wildflowers, dried citrus rind, rose petals, tea cake, cola and crushed rock. There's an infectious energy here, pushing that lovely red fruit core forwards. Sandy tannins bring the edges inwards, providing structure and form. It's great drinking.'
The Details
Variety - Grenache
Country - Australia
Region - Barossa Valley
Extra - Screw Cap
Year - 2024
Volume - 750mls
About the Wine Maker 
The Kalleske family have been farming and growing grapes on the same property since 1853 near the village of Greenock. From seven generations of Barossa viticulturists, Troy and Tony Kalleske have formed their eponymous wine brand. All the fruit is sourced from their certified organic and biodynamic, low yielding and sustainable vineyards.
Kalleske wines are handcrafted using traditional winemaking techniques – small batches, open fermenters, wild yeast and basket pressing. With some of the vines more than 135 years old, Kalleske wines are pure expressions of the dry grown vineyards and the sub region of Greenock. Their wines have a true ‘sense of place’ allowing the vineyard sites to shine through.
Certified Biodynamic
Certified Organic
Vegan Friendly
