Kalleske

Barossa Valley Old Vine Grenache

9.125 ratings
9.34 pro ratings
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Grenache
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Scott Rowe

80 year old vines doing what they do.
Just surviving and creating intense wines!!

80 year old vines doing what they do.
Just surviving and creating intense wines!!

Feb 26th, 2017
Bob McDonald

Dusty ripe notes with raspberries cherries and plenty of oak just matching the massive fruit flavours which you would expect at 15.5% Alc. A Big wine with softening tannins and low acid. Right to drink now. Enjoyable! 2008 vintage. Always thought McLaren Vale Grenache better than the Barossa but this is excellent.

Dusty ripe notes with raspberries cherries and plenty of oak just matching the massive fruit flavours which you would expect at 15.5% Alc. A Big wine with softening tannins and low acid. Right to drink now. Enjoyable! 2008 vintage. Always thought McLaren Vale Grenache better than the Barossa but this is excellent.

Oct 24th, 2015
Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.5

Delicious sweet fruit with just a touch of age character

Delicious sweet fruit with just a touch of age character

Jul 27th, 2015
Ben Nieuwkerk

Straight out of the bottle was not a good time. Decanted, left it overnight, poured it back into the bottle, took it to a mates place. Delicious - air this bad boy

Straight out of the bottle was not a good time. Decanted, left it overnight, poured it back into the bottle, took it to a mates place. Delicious - air this bad boy

Jan 21st, 2024
Clive McNish

A really great Grenache from Barossa, more full bodied than you would expect but plenty of spice, jam and fruit flavour. High alcohol but doesn’t overpower the wine. Enjoying the wines from this producer.

A really great Grenache from Barossa, more full bodied than you would expect but plenty of spice, jam and fruit flavour. High alcohol but doesn’t overpower the wine. Enjoying the wines from this producer.

Sep 21st, 2019
Andrew Peek

Utterly splendid expression of old vine Grenache. Black fruit and tobacco on the nose. Red fruit and star anise with hints of spice. Medium finish, with subtle amount of acidity.

Utterly splendid expression of old vine Grenache. Black fruit and tobacco on the nose. Red fruit and star anise with hints of spice. Medium finish, with subtle amount of acidity.

Dec 23rd, 2017
Trevor O'Leary

Beautiful wine expect to last 7 to 8 years 2024

Beautiful wine expect to last 7 to 8 years 2024

Jul 24th, 2017
Romain Stamm

Paul tasting: too much alcohol for me which hide the quality of the wine.unusual 100% grenache, with a sweet chocolaty finish.

Paul tasting: too much alcohol for me which hide the quality of the wine.unusual 100% grenache, with a sweet chocolaty finish.

Dec 5th, 2016
Patrick Habchi

Stewed blueberries, plums, tomato, tomato leaf, sweet tobacco, cedar, eucalyptus, earth. Smooth, rich texture. Medium tannins and acidity. Very well balanced. Really beautiful vintage.

Stewed blueberries, plums, tomato, tomato leaf, sweet tobacco, cedar, eucalyptus, earth. Smooth, rich texture. Medium tannins and acidity. Very well balanced. Really beautiful vintage.

Jul 31st, 2016
Adam Dromi

Adam had this 8 years ago

Adam had this 8 years ago

Apr 30th, 2016