Kaesler
Barossa Valley Old Vine Shiraz
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Jammy fruit, great acidity, supple tannins. Nice stuff
Jammy fruit, great acidity, supple tannins. Nice stuff
Jan 14th, 2022
Pulled an older bottle from the cellar, paired with grilled beef flap meat and Francis Mallmann inspired potatoes griddled on cast iron over charcoal.
Deep Ruby purple color. Nose of blackberries, salty licorice, star anise, and a hint of prune. A touch of Port like fruit concentration, and with aeration vanilla and cassia notes come up. Still hearty structure this is medium to full-bodied and could take another 10 plus years in the cellar. This is definitely new world.
Pulled an older bottle from the cellar, paired with grilled beef flap meat and Francis Mallmann inspired potatoes griddled on cast iron over charcoal.
Deep Ruby purple color. Nose of blackberries, salty licorice, star anise, and a hint of prune. A touch of Port like fruit concentration, and with aeration vanilla and cassia notes come up. Still hearty structure this is medium to full-bodied and could take another 10 plus years in the cellar. This is definitely new world.
This was my and Reid's Bosward (Winemaker) favorite of the tasting. Big broad dark fruits on entry, expansive as they layer in the palate. Some nice soft spice, light pepper with medium intensity baking spices. It will be interesting to taste again in 5-6 years for softer blend of fruit and more complexity.
This was my and Reid's Bosward (Winemaker) favorite of the tasting. Big broad dark fruits on entry, expansive as they layer in the palate. Some nice soft spice, light pepper with medium intensity baking spices. It will be interesting to taste again in 5-6 years for softer blend of fruit and more complexity.
Apr 4th, 2017Bright red fruits, good acidity and structure.
Bright red fruits, good acidity and structure.
Mar 12th, 2017
1995 #Kaesler Old Vine #Shiraz, #Barossa Valley #wine. An amazing treat for sure with dried ripe cherry, dried plum and distinctive Aussie eucalyptus mixed with barnyard, leather and vanilla spice. Soft, silky and lingering. #australia #sommelier #nomnom #restaurant
1995 #Kaesler Old Vine #Shiraz, #Barossa Valley #wine. An amazing treat for sure with dried ripe cherry, dried plum and distinctive Aussie eucalyptus mixed with barnyard, leather and vanilla spice. Soft, silky and lingering. #australia #sommelier #nomnom #restaurant
Jun 10th, 2014
Dark fruit with a wonderful depth of herbal complexity. Coffee, mint and meat. Serious stuff!
Dark fruit with a wonderful depth of herbal complexity. Coffee, mint and meat. Serious stuff!
Mar 3rd, 2024
Decided to open as several other of the mature Aussies I've acquired have expired or gotten raisiny. Live and learn I guess. I didn't have high hopes for this either as the cork broke. Never a good sign. But this is fantastic and vibrant. Blueberry fruit, with game, leather and pepper notes. And bits of cork, of course. The loamy finish is endless. Ample backbone, with several enjoyable years ahead.
Decided to open as several other of the mature Aussies I've acquired have expired or gotten raisiny. Live and learn I guess. I didn't have high hopes for this either as the cork broke. Never a good sign. But this is fantastic and vibrant. Blueberry fruit, with game, leather and pepper notes. And bits of cork, of course. The loamy finish is endless. Ample backbone, with several enjoyable years ahead.
Aug 9th, 2016