Kalleske JMK Shiraz Vintage Port 2022 is deep black-purple with plum jam, ripe figs, toffee, chocolate cake and cherry liqueur on the nose with dark sweet fruits, liquorice and spice on the palate. Rich, full-bodied, fine tannins — opulent, harmonious and ready to enjoy now or over the next decade.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
This distinguished Barossa Valley Shiraz Vintage Port presents a deep, inky black-purple colour of exceptional density and brilliance, displaying the outstanding quality characteristic of Kalleske JMK 2022 — sourced from select blocks of the Kalleske vineyard, planted in shallow sandy loam over superb deep red clay and limestone soils that provide ideal conditions for Shiraz vines of exceptional depth, concentration and character.
Aroma
The nose bursts confidently with vibrant and immediately captivating aromas — plum jam, ripe figs, toffee, chocolate cake, sweet spices and cherry liqueur creating a richly layered and deeply expressive aromatic profile of genuine opulence and distinction. The bouquet is enticing, complex and deeply rewarding — a Shiraz Vintage Port of outstanding aromatic intensity and authentic Barossa Valley character.
Palate
Rich and full-bodied on the palate, with dark sweet fruits, liquorice and spice of exceptional depth and concentration delivering a flavour profile of genuine opulence and sophistication. The robust, fine tannin structure is beautifully balanced by the natural residual sugar, creating a refreshing dryness of outstanding harmony and elegance. Well-integrated grape spirit adds complexity, whilst bright fruit tones persist through a long, graceful finish — an opulent and harmonious Vintage Port of rare distinction.
Pairs With
This exceptional Kalleske JMK Shiraz Vintage Port 2022 is a natural companion to dark chocolate, chocolate cake, sticky date pudding, blue cheese, dried figs, or enjoyed on its own as a contemplative after-dinner indulgence — ready to enjoy now or cellared with confidence over the next decade.
