Kalleske Eduard Shiraz 2009

The Kalleske family has been growing grapes in the Barossa for decades.  In fact their oldest planting dates back to 1875 but the blocks that contribute to this wine are from a single planting in 1905 and two planting in 1960. Old vine Shiraz at its most specular, just have a look at the vineyard management of these blocks. They plant a cover crop of broad beans in winter as you can see below.

And they utilise old school trellising methods

As such the yields are very low.

Kalleske Eduard Shiraz 2009

Masses of very ripe dark fruits bounce from the glass but these dark fruits are wrapped in a capsule of sweet oak.  This is an impressive Barossa wine that gladly hangs a bit of bling around its neck.  What stands out most is the exotic flavours of Iranian dates and dried figs like the ones you see on a cheese platter. Well the cheese platters my mates bring around every time we get together that is. The ripe theme continues with a little tar and coffee grounds making an entrance towards the mid-palate.  The wine finishes with a light brush of tannin which suggests that it is open for business. If you are into ultra plush and very ripe fruit then this will dazzle your senses but it doesn't have the vitality for humongous points. 

Alcohol: 14.5%

Price: $85

Rated: 89

Drink: Now - 2020