Kalleske Greenock Shiraz 2024 is a single vineyard Barossa Valley Shiraz from low-yielding vines on the Kalleske estate at Greenock — cuttings originating from vines planted in the late 1800s, tended today by sixth and seventh generation family members. Profoundly deep and inky black, with rich fruit-cake, ripe plum, sweet and savoury spice, cedar, toasty oak, cocoa powder and treacle on the nose — immense yet impeccably balanced on the palate with sleek tannins and an almost endless finish. Drink now through 2039+.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Kalleske Greenock Shiraz 2024 presents a profoundly deep, inky black colour — the hallmark of a single vineyard Barossa Shiraz from low-yielding vines with cuttings originating from the late 1800s, tended by sixth and seventh generation Kalleske family members on the estate at Greenock in the North-Western Barossa Valley. Commanding and immediately impressive in the glass.
Aroma
It explodes from the glass with classic dark Shiraz aromatics — rich fruit-cake and ripe plum lead with depth and generosity, with layers of sweet and savoury spice, cedar, toasty oak, cocoa powder and treacle adding extraordinary complexity. A subtle note of warm earth grounds the bouquet with a sense of place that is unmistakably Greenock, unmistakably Barossa.
Palate
The full-bodied palate is immense yet impeccably balanced — waves of deep, dark fruit saturate the mouth, framed by prominent, finely driven, sleek tannins that provide a powerful but refined backbone. As the tannins gently assert their pleasant dryness, sweet fruits re-emerge, complemented by classy, integrated oak that adds further depth and complexity. The finish is almost endless, with fruit, oak and tannin in perfect harmony — a truly stunning Barossa Shiraz.
Pairs With
A natural match for slow-braised lamb shoulder, beef short rib, aged hard cheeses or a classic Barossa charcuterie board — equally outstanding alongside venison, duck confit or a rich mushroom ragu. The dark fruit, sleek tannins and integrated oak make this one of the most rewarding and cellar-worthy Shiraz expressions in the Barossa Valley. Drink now through 2039+.
