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Discover Decadent Cabernet: A Smooth Classic from Barossa Valley
We invite you to indulge in the refined charm of our Decadent Cabernet, a true expression of a quintessential Barossa Valley Cabernet vintage. This delicious wine offers a softer, riper style, making it a perfect match for those who appreciate a rounder, fuller experience akin to the allure of Shiraz.
Tasting Note: Embrace the transformation of Cabernet as it grows in the warm embrace of the Barossa Valley. Shedding its austere and restrained nature, it blossoms into a full-bodied explosion of fruit. Classic blackcurrant mingles with the intensified flavors of blueberry and prune plum. A dash of high cocoa chocolate and dark roasted coffee add depth and complexity to this remarkable blend.
Pairing: Decadent Cabernet boasts svelte, savory tannins, making it a delightful companion for barbecued meats or that enticing block of mature cheese calling for your attention.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Vinification: Our Decadent Cabernet undergoes a meticulous vinification process, starting with cold soaking on skins to extract color, followed by extended skin contact for 21 days, adding structure and weight to the palate. Gentle pressing and secondary fermentation in oak barrels further enhance its character.
Maturation: Aged for 18 months in 3rd-4th fill French Oak Barriques, our Decadent Cabernet develops a velvety texture and subtle oak influences.
Vineyard: Sourced from a single vineyard planted in 1998, this wine hails from the iconic subregion of Ebenezer, a cherished grape-growing area within the Barossa Valley. The ancient soils in this region restrict vine growth, yielding a wine of exceptional intensity and concentration.
Cellaring: While Decadent Cabernet delights upon release, its potential for further development is undeniable. With careful cellaring, it will gracefully evolve for up to eight years from vintage, rewarding patience with even greater complexity and finesse.
Limited Availability: Our Decadent Cabernet is a testament to the beauty of Barossa Valley Cabernets from a remarkable vintage. A true gem, this wine is limited in production, ensuring its exclusivity and desirability among wine enthusiasts.
Unveil the decadence of our classic Cabernet and elevate your wine experiences to new heights. Savor the finesse and richness that define the heart of the Barossa Valley in every luxurious sip.
Vintage: | 2022 |
Grape Varieties: | Cabernet Sauvignon 100% |
Harvest Date: | March 2022 |
Bottling Date: | October 2024 |
Technical Details: | 14% Alc. |
Food Pairing |
Best served with grilled red meat, creamy and cheesy tomato based dishes. |
Serving Temperature: |
17 Degrees Celcius. |
Cellaring: |
Up to 10 years will see the wine develop from its dark fruit-packed youth to a softer more complex and nuanced maturity. |
Background/Story: |
A classic smooth Cabernet Sauvignon from a quintessential Barossa Valley Cabernet vintage. It is approachable on release and it’s compelling aromas of juniper, black pepper and mint along with flavours of dark chocolate, plum and back currant will having you coming back for more. |
Vinification/Maturation |
Cold soaked on skins to extract colour and extended skin contact after fermentation for a total of 16 days adds structure and weight to the palate. Gently pressed and allowed to undergo secondary fermentation in Oak barrels. |
Vineyard: |
Located in the iconic sub region of Ebenezer this is from one of the Barossa Valley’s most prized grape growing patches of dirt. The ancient soils in this area restrict the vines growth and give us a wine high in intensity and concentration. |
Vintage: |
2022 |
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Indulge in the richness and warmth of Barossa Valley with our exquisite Opulent Shiraz. This fruit-driven masterpiece boasts all the ripe black fruit flavors you love, a true reflection of the renowned Barossa style. Sourced from the esteemed Kalleske's Estate in the Northern region of the Barossa Valley, this wine is a testament to our traditional handcrafted approach, ensuring every sip is a pure and expressive delight.
Tasting Note: Opulent Shiraz exudes the essence of Barossa Valley's opulence. Plush, full-bodied, and luscious, its deeply colored and equally flavored profile entices the senses. Embrace the inviting warmth of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and coffee on the bouquet and palate. Bursting with black cherries and sweet, spicy damson plums, this wine truly captivates.
Pairing: Embrace the culinary delights of grilled red meat or savor the harmony with creamy and cheesy tomato-based dishes for an unforgettable pairing.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Vinification: Our meticulous vinification process includes cold soaking on skins to extract color, followed by extended skin contact for 16 days to impart structure and weight to the palate. The gentle press and secondary fermentation in oak barrels add finesse and character.
Maturation: Aged for 12 months in 2nd-4th fill American and French oak barrels, this wine attains its distinct personality and complexity.
Vineyards: The grapes for Opulent Shiraz come from vines planted between 1990 and 2005 in the iconic subregions of Koonunga and Ebenezer, both prized grape-growing areas within the Barossa Valley. The ancient soils in this region restrict vine growth, yielding a wine of unparalleled intensity and concentration.
Cellaring: Allow this wine to evolve gracefully in the cellar for up to 10 years, witnessing its transformation from dark fruit-packed youth to a softer, more complex and nuanced maturity.
Experience the allure of Opulent Shiraz, a true expression of Barossa Valley's finesse and flavor. Unlock the potential of this remarkable Shiraz and embark on a journey of taste and elegance.
Vintage: | 2022 |
Grape Varieties: | Shiraz 100% |
Harvest Date: | March 2022 |
Bottling Date: | December 2023 |
Technical Details: | 14.5% Alc. |
Food Pairing |
Best served with grilled red meat, creamy and cheesy tomato based dishes. |
Serving Temperature: |
16 Degrees Celcius. |
Cellaring: |
Up to 10 years will see the wine develop from its dark fruit-packed youth to a softer more complex and nuanced maturity. |
Background/Story: |
This is a fruit-driven Shiraz with all the ripe black fruit flavours we’ve come to expect from the Barossa Valley favourite. As with all Atze’s wines, this has been made using the traditional artisan approach - destemmed without crushing, delicately moved to the fermenter to keep the grapes intact, hand pumped over and basket pressed to create a pure and expressive wine. |
Vinification/Maturation |
Cold soaked on skins to extract colour and extended skin contact after fermentation for a total of 16 days adds structure and weight to the palate. Gently pressed and allowed to undergo secondary fermentation in Oak barrels. |
Vineyard: |
Located in the iconic sub region of Koonunga and Ebenezer this is from one of the Barossa Valley’s most prized grape growing regions. The ancient soils in this area restrict the vines growth and give us a wine high in intensity and concentration. |
Vintage: |
2022 will go down as one of the classic Barossa |
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Inspired by the old Roses brought to the Barossa by our German ancestors in the 1800s. Originally grown in their gardens, these roses now bloom around our vineyards to declare summer's arrival. Vermentino, our estate’s only white variety, has an amazing harmony with our warm Mediterranean summers. Fresh acidity, zesty citrus flavours, and delicate floral notes.
Vermentino wine has been a part of the Atze’s range for several vintages now and as the vines mature, Andy’s ideas about how he wants the wine made, and how he wants to drink the wine have developed. We’re now seeing a wine with a little more longevity and an extra degree of zest.
Vermentino hailing from the sunny Mediterranean coasts of France and Italy, is well suited to the Barossa Valley where it soaks up the warm summer days and keeps its fresh acidity.
In Spring you can see the wild roses flowering as they lay scattered across the vineyard floor.
Vinified quite simply and bottled young this Vermentino wine is all about limey citrus and zesty, fresh tangy fruit stunning lingering flavours of honeysuckle and peach. Dry and utterly refreshing this is the perfect wine to drink right through the spring and summer.
Vintage: | 2022 |
Grape Varieties: | Vermentino 100% |
Harvest Date: | March 10th 2022 |
Bottling Date: | June 16th 2022 |
Technical Details: | 12.0% Alc. |
Food Pairing |
Pair it with seafood or drink as an aperitif, its 12% alcohol is refreshingly low. |
Serving Temperature: |
Best chilled at 11 degrees. |
Cellaring: |
Enjoy now! |
Background/Story: |
Vermentino has been a part of the Atze’s range for several vintages now and as the vines mature, Andy’s ideas about how he wants the wine makde, and how he wants to drink the wine have developed. We’re now seeing a wine with a little more longevity and an extra degree of zest. Only 200 dozen bottles of this rare wine were made. Only the best selection of 2 different ferments chosen to ensure highest quality. |
Vinification |
Slow ferment to retain the lovely aromatics |
Vineyard: |
Located nearby to many Grange producing blocks this |
Vintage: |
Dry and low yielding. |
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Inspired by the old Roses brought to the Barossa by our German ancestors in the 1800s. Originally grown in their gardens, these roses now bloom around our vineyards to declare summer's arrival. This Rosé is handcrafted from our estate’s old Grenache and Mourvèdre vineyards. Dry style Rosé, fresh acidity, strawberries, pomegranate, and Cranberry flavours.
An alluring light pink colour shines through the glass as you pour this dry style Rosé. It has amazing upfront sweet characters of strawberries and pomegranate and you’ll love the lingering flavours of Vanilla Bean and Cranberry. Soft mouthfeel on your palate with refreshing acidity.
Vintage: | 2019 |
Grape Varieties: | Grenache 60% Mataro 40% |
Harvest Date: | Handpicked Cool of Morning on 4th March 2019 |
Bottling Date: | July 22nd 2019 |
Technical Details: | 13.0% Alc. |
Food Pairing |
Summer salads, goat cheese and seafood. |
Serving Temperature: |
Best chilled at 7 degrees. |
Cellaring: |
Enjoy now! |
Background/Story: |
Atze’s Corner is almost as beautiful as the wine it |
Fermentation |
A mix of whole bunch ferment, slow tank ferment and barrel ferment to give complexity and texture to the wine. |
Vineyard: |
Grenache planted 1975. Graciano and Mataro planted 2005. |
Vintage: |
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2022 Vintage
Unveiling The Mob Montepulciano: A Rare Limited Edition Wine
Welcome to the exclusive world of The Mob Montepulciano – a wine like no other, where rarity meets drama and a tale of triumph unfolds. With only 150 dozen bottles crafted, this extravagant wine is a true gem waiting to be savored by a fortunate few.
The Dramatic Story: In its inaugural year, a mischievous group of sheep, affectionately named "The Mob," managed to infiltrate our vineyard through a tiny gap in the fence. A tragedy befell the vines, leaving the tiny patch of estate devastated. However, these tough vines proved their resilience. Three years later, they delivered a crop of grapes second to none, a testament to the beauty of growing on ironstone and red clay. From central Italy, Montepulciano is celebrated for its savory tannins and juicy fruit.
Tasting Note: A deep, dark purple hue foretells the great potential of The Mob Montepulciano. Its intense aroma captivates with candied, dark fruits, cracked pepper, and mocha. Upon sipping, the wine seamlessly comes together. Medium-bodied with silky, savory tannins gracefully framing the fruit – blackberries, zippy raspberries, and succulent blueberries create an irresistible symphony.
Pairing: This red wine is tailor-made for umami-rich foods. Pair it with a succulent rack of lamb or indulge in the earthy goodness of a mushroom risotto for a culinary experience to remember.
Production: Limited to a mere 150 dozen bottles, each sip of The Mob Montepulciano is a true privilege.
Alcohol: 14%
Maturation: Aged for 18 months in a mix of 3rd and 4th fill French Oak Hogsheads, this wine bears subtle hints of oak, allowing the chewy raw tannins to soften out gracefully.
Viticulture: Our single cordon spur (hand) pruned vines ensure low yield and exceptional fruit quality, producing a mere 2 tonnes per acre.
Single Vineyard: Planted in 2009 on 1 hectare of land with scattered ironstone and shallow clay loam over white sandstone. Nestled on an east-facing slope in the Koonunga subregion, The Mob Montepulciano enjoys an elevation of 300 meters.
Cellaring: This wine is ready to be enjoyed now, yet its aging potential promises delightful evolution until 2030.
Embrace the rarity and splendor of The Mob Montepulciano, where every sip tells a tale of resilience and triumph. Secure your place in history with this limited edition masterpiece and savor the enchanting flavors of this extraordinary wine.
Vintage: | 2022 |
Grape Varieties: | Montepulciano 100% |
Harvest Date: | April 2021 |
Bottling Date: | October 10th 2024 |
Technical Details: | 14.5% |
Food Pairing |
This is a red which is made to be enjoyed with umami- |
Serving Temperature: |
15 Degrees Celcius. |
Cellaring: |
Drink now until 2035 |
Background/Story: |
Andy has adopted Montepulciano along with a swathe of other Italian varieties, introduced them to his family’s Barossa vineyards and is making the wine with his usual flair. But it was a close run thing with the Montepulciano; a mob of excited sheep nearly grazed the young vines to death. Resurrected, and I suppose, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, the 2016 vintage has produced a cracking wine. |
Maturation |
20 months 3rd and 4th fill mix of French |
Vineyard: |
1 Ha single vineyard. Soil: Scattered Iron Stone/Shallow clay loan top soil over deep red clay. Site: East Facing Slope |
Vintage: |
Low Yelds of 2.5 tonne/acre and a mild summer with a cooler February and mild March saw average ripening and well developed blue fruit flavours |
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VINTAGE 2022
Introducing Bachelor Shiraz a tribute to Bert's Barossa Legacy
We are delighted to present Bachelor Shiraz, a wine that pays homage to the rich history of the Barossa Valley and the enduring spirit of the man who once worked the very land from which this exceptional fruit is sourced. Named after Bert Kleining, a beloved bachelor who toiled on the land, this wine is a true testament to the legacy of passion and dedication.
Tasting Note: Bachelor Shiraz showcases a deep ruby red hue, hinting at the depth within. On the nose, enchanting notes of raspberry and red plum lead the way. The palate is a symphony of complexity, unveiling ripe tannins, tantalizing toasted bread, and vanilla aromas, intertwined with a delightful spicy character of cloves and white pepper.
Pairing: Embrace the splendor of Bert's Legacy Shiraz with high-grade Wagyu steak or indulge in the tender succulence of slow-roast lamb. Its versatility allows for an array of delectable pairings to elevate your dining experience.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Maturation: Aged for 22 months in a mix of 20% New French oak and 3rd and 4th fill French and American Oak Hogsheads, this wine boasts stunning oak smoothness and a rich mouthfeel, adding depth to its remarkable character.
Vineyard: Bachelor Shiraz hails from vines planted between 1951 and 2000. The single cordon spur (hand) pruned vines ensure low yield and high-grade fruit production, with each vine tended to with utmost care.
Sub Regions: Sourced from the iconic subregion of Koonunga, located at the Northern tip of the Barossa Valley, the vines thrive in ancient Red/Brown Clay loam over deep red clay, revealing the secret to the wine's concentration and structure.
Elevation: 270-290 Metres
Cellaring: While this wine is ready to be enjoyed now, its potential for aging gracefully is exceptional, with the promise of evolving beautifully until 2032. For the ultimate experience, be sure to decant and allow its true quality to shine.
Experience the heritage and heart of Bert's Legacy Shiraz. Raise your glass in tribute to a tale of dedication and love for the land, and savor the essence of the Barossa Valley in every luxurious sip.
Vintage: | 2022 |
Grape Varieties: | Shiraz 100% |
Harvest Date: | |
Bottling Date: | |
Technical Details: | 14.5% Alc. |
Food Pairing |
Perfect for high grade Wagyu steak or slow roast lamb. |
Serving Temperature: |
16 Degrees Celcius. |
Cellaring: |
Drink now to 2032 but be sure to decant it to open it up and let its quality shine. |
Background/Story: |
The Kalleske family has five generations-worth of experience growing Shiraz in the Barossa so when |
Maturation |
22 Months in 30% New French oak and 3rd and 4th fill mix of French and American Oak Hogsheads to give stunning oak smoothness and rich mouthfeel. |
Vineyard/Viticulture: |
Koonunga and Ebenezer - Iconic sub regions at Northern tip of the Barossa Valley. Brown Clay loam over deep red clay. Single cordon spur (hand) pruned vines, 2.5 tonne/acre, shoot thinned for the vine to produce high grade fruit. Sourced from 3 vineyards, Boehm’s (Flat ground), Cemetery (Western facing high slope) and Lorna’s (Eastern facing high slope) blocks. |
Vintage: |
2022 |
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Unveiling "The Giant" Durif: Australia's Hidden Gem
Discover the well-kept secret of Australian wine enthusiasts - "The Giant" Durif, an undiscovered gem awaiting your senses. At Atze's Corner, we cherish the rare and scarce nature of this extraordinary grape variety, making it one of the Barossa Valley's best-kept treasures.
Tasting Note: Brace yourself for a dark and rich wine, crafted by our winemaker with absolute respect for this hardy grape variety. The bouquet delights with notes of barbecue smoke, licorice, and juicily-ripe plums. The palate takes you on a journey of ripe, concentrated black fruits and harmonious spices, beautifully enveloped by savory tannins. "The Giant" Durif is complete and truly harmonious.
Pairing: This wine yearns for robust accompaniments to complement its richness. Indulge in the likes of tender rabbit or a succulent sirloin steak to perfectly balance its opulence.
Alcohol: 14.5%
Maturation: Aged for 18 months in a blend of 3rd fill French/American oak and 20% new American Oak Hogsheads, this wine achieves a delightful softness while showcasing powerful upfront palate weight.
Single Vineyard: Our prized "The Giant" Durif comes from vines planted in 2005. Hand-pruned in a single cordon spur style, the vines produce high-grade fruit with a yield of 2.5 tonnes per acre.
Sub Regions: Sourced from the esteemed Koonunga subregion, where Brown Clay loam over deep red clay lends its unique influence.
Elevation: 280 Metres
Cellaring: Indulge in "The Giant" Durif now by decanting a few hours before dining, or allow it to evolve for up to 15 years, revealing even more layers of its captivating character.
Unleash the power and allure of "The Giant" Durif, a wine truly worthy of its name. Join us on an unforgettable journey through the Barossa Valley's hidden treasures, and let this exceptional wine leave an indelible mark on your palate.
Vintage: | 2021 |
Grape Varieties: | Durif 100% |
Harvest Date: | |
Bottling Date: | |
Technical Details: | 14.5% Alc. |
Food Pairing |
This wine needs food, something robust like rabbit or a sirloin steak to balance its richness. |
Serving Temperature: |
16 Degrees Celcius. |
Cellaring: |
Drink now (decant a few hours before dining) or keep for up to a decade. |
Background/Story: |
Durif is one of Australia’s undiscovered gems. People in the know, we suspect, keep quiet about it so as not to arouse too much competition for what is, after all, a scarce bottle of wine. Atze’s Corner is one of the only wineries in the Barossa Valley to have planted Durif and based on this result more should follow. Mind you, Andy Kalleske did plant his Durif on prime vineyard land in 200 dozen bottles produced |
Maturation |
Maturation of 16 Months in new, 2rd and 3th fill mix of French and American Oak Hogsheads to give subtle hints of oak and soften our the bold ripe tannin. |
Vineyard: |
Sub Region: Koonunga and Ebenezer – Iconic sub regions at Northern tip of the Barossa Valley. |
Vintage: |
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2021 VINTAGE - NEW RELEASE VINTAGE
Grenache is a stalwart of the Barossa Valley’s treasure trove of red varieties. A noble and respected variety from the Mediterranean, Grenache thrives in the Barossa’s warm, dry climate. These Old vines are lovingly tended by Andy’s parents John and Barb. Old vines such as these produce few grapes but those they do offer make fabulously concentrated wines. This 2021 vintage is a few years away from its peak, but it already revels in its silky body, fleshy strawberry and cream fruit with generous bouquet of roses and apricots. Drink with hearty winter foods; lambs shanks and mash would be perfect. Don’t forget to cellar some.
Holding off until the right calibre of fruit was ready means Atze’s have only released a Grenache since the sell-out 2012 four times.
Hotly anticipated, the 2021 is worth the wait.
One precious acre of Grenache, planted in 1975 near Atze’s Corner, is low yielding and difficult to prune – making the fruits of their labour all the more sweet.
Andy says:
I loved the riper take on the variety and quality of the 2012 vintage, and always wait to have another one good enough to put into bottle again.
At the time, John & Barb were considering pulling the vineyard out as the vines were low yielding and a pain in the butt to prune, so I thought if I put their name on the bottle as a single vineyard wine the vines would be safe!
After 14 Months in an 8 year old French oak puncheon, only one barrel was chosen out of 6 to be bottled for this limited release wine.
Bottled on the 8th October 2023, and a decade away from its peak, this wine in its youth revels in its silky body, fleshy strawberry and cream fruit with generous bouquet of roses and apricots.
Drink now to 2032. Be sure to decant it to open it up and let its quality shine.
Vintage: | 2021 |
Grape Varieties: | Grenache 100% |
Harvest Date: | March 30th 2020 |
Bottling Date: | October 8th 2023 |
Technical Details: | 14.8% Alc. |
Food Pairing |
Drink with hearty winter foods; lambs shanks and mash would be perfect. |
Serving Temperature: |
17 Degrees Celcius. |
Cellaring: |
Drink now till 2035 |
Background/Story: |
Old Vine Grenache from a tiny one acre single vineyard near Atze’s Corner in the Barossa Valley, planted by my parents, 5th Generation Barossa Valley grape growers John and Barb Kalleske back in 1975. |
Fermentation/Maturation | 2 barrels selected out of 6 for bottling of this wine. |
Vineyard: |
Planted in 1975 by John and Barb Kalleske. |
Vintage: |
An amazing ripening season saw excellent "hang time" for the Grenache fruit, resulting in beautiful texture, flavour and length in this Grenache. |
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NEW RELEASE VINTAGE 2021
When you’re looking for the archetypal Barossa Valley Shiraz, look no further than this broodingly intense red. The core of this magnificent wine comes from three Old Vine vineyards planted by the Atze family in 1912, 1951 and 1975. There two workers Eddies Staehr (Andy Kalleske's great uncle) and Eddies Liebig planted the oldest of these three vineyards in 1912.
Pristine and youthfully deep, it’s virtually impenetrable, with the ruby red colour showing the power and concentration that low yielding, seriously old vines provide. A gloriously aromatic bouquet led by sweet spices and backed up by damson plum, dark chocolate and the most subtle of toasty oak.
The rich, enveloping palate is lush and smooth with bright fruit; dark cherries and Christmas cake made all the more complex by the layers of spices: cloves, cinnamon and anise. As anticipated, the finish is uber-long with a savoury, umami note that leaves you wanting another sip.
Pairing: Grilled or roast beef with a pepper sauce, slow roast lamb
shank, barbequed or flame grilled red meats.
Alcohol: 15 %
Fermentation: 21 Day extended maceration time on skins, hand
plunged, secondary ferment in barrel.
Maturation: 30 Months in 50% new French Oak, 50% second fill
French oak barrels.
Cellaring: For a wine so young, and one with so much potential to
mature, Eddies Old Vine is drinking startlingly well right now. But
don’t be fooled; this wine will last and last for 25 years with a good
cellar and self-control!.
Old Vine Vineyards: Sourced from our 3 oldest vineyards on the
estate surrounding the winery, planted in 1912, 1951 and 1975 t his
wine represents the high quality of old vines and loam over red
brown clay soils.
Vintage: | 2021 |
Grape Varieties: | Shiraz 100% |
Harvest Date: | March 20 2021 |
Bottling Date: | May 2024 |
Technical Details: | 15% Alc. |
Food Pairing |
Grilled or roast beef with a pepper sauce, slow roast lamb shank, barbequed or flame grilled red meats. |
Serving Temperature: |
18 Degrees Celcius. |
Cellaring: |
For a wine so young, and one with so much potential to mature, Eddies Old Vine is drinking startlingly well right now. But don’t be fooled; this wine will last and last for 25 years with a good cellar and self- |
Background/Story: |
When you’re looking for archetypal Barossa Valley Shiraz look no further than this magnificent wine. The core of the wine is a century-and-a-bit old vineyard planted by the Eddies who give their name to the wine. Their plantings, together with two other old vine vineyards owned by the Kalleske family make up this broodingly intense red. |
Fermentation/Maturation |
21 days extended maceration time on skins. Secondary fermentation in oak Barrels. Barrel ferment. 30 Months in 60% New French oak hogsheads, 40% in second full French |
Vineyard: |
Named in honour of the two Barossans who planted a vineyard in 1912, The Eddies Old Vine Shiraz celebrates the Barossa’s irreplaceable treasure-trove of old vineyards. Combining the fruit from a rare ancient vineyard, planted in 1912, with fruit from a 59 year old vineyard and a 1975 block, Andy Kalleske has captured the essence of these ancient vines which his parents, Barb and John have been nurturing for forty years. |
Vintage: |
2021 was an exceptionally early vintage due to a warmer than average ripening period, giving the wines their full bodied and intense concentrated black fruit characters. |
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Forgotten Hero is sourced from a stunning vineyard planted by the Atze family in 1951; a survivor of the infamous vine pull scheme of the 1980s. John and Barb Kalleske rescued the old vineyard in 1983 and have nurtured its vines ever since.
Forgotten Heroes three decades ago, these low yielding vines now provide intensely flavoured grapes for this classic Barossa Shiraz. Intuitive, small-batch winemaking, a minimum 20 months maturation in new French oak barrels, coupled with it only being bottled from the most outstanding vintages, results in a truly distinguished, complex and full-bodied wine.
Due to the tiny size of this vineyard and the low yields, less than 70 cases are bottled in any one vintage.
A rare treat, not to be missed.
Vintage: | 2020 |
Grape Varieties: | Shiraz 100% |
Harvest Date: | March 2020 |
Bottling Date: | January 2022 |
Technical Details: | 15% Alc. |
Food Pairing |
Grilled or roast beef and lamb. Big beefy stew, venison or a mellow blue cheese. |
Serving Temperature: |
18 Degrees Celcius. |
Cellaring: |
The 2019 vintage is a big and powerful vintage and the Forgotten Hero Shiraz shows it in spades. This wine will cellar for 20 + years. |
Background/Story: |
Forgotten Hero is sourced from a stunning vineyard planted by the Atze family in 1951; a survivor of the infamous vine pull scheme of the 1980s. 5th generation Barossa Valley and long haul grape growers, John and Barb Kalleske, rescued the old block in 1983 and have nurtured its vines ever since. |
Fermentation/Maturation |
Barrel Fermentation 21 days extended maceration time on skins. |
Vineyard: |
Planted 1951, Rows running North to South, Single |
Vintage: |
A dry & warm vintage which saw nice even and early ripening giving the wines great balance and powerful weight. Colour is excellent and the tannin profile ripe and smooth. |
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2020 VINTAGE SOLD OUT
This is the Zen Master, a Barossa Shiraz made from one hundred year old vines. As concentrated and complex as the vines are ancient, this is a wine to cellar for upwards of 10 years. And the wait will be worth it. Zen Master is the epitome of Barossa Shiraz as we have come to know and love it.
The inky-deep purple colour catches your eye while floral characters, violet and rose petal, stream from the glass. Drinking Zen Master is pure joy. It is silky smooth, utterly seamless and perfectly balanced. Ripe, black fruit characters dominate the palate complexed by pepper spices and dark chocolate, a note of vanilla and hazelnut.
This wine is a master of its domain. It will reward your years of cellaring, or show powerful expressive fruit as a young red.
Vintage: |
2020 |
Grape Varieties: | Shiraz 100% |
Harvest Date: | |
Bottling Date: | |
Technical Details: | 15% Alc. |
Food Pairing |
Grilled or roast grass fed beef. Barbequed or flame |
Serving Temperature: |
18 Degrees Celcius. |
Cellaring: |
If you open this wine before 2020 it will benefit from |
Background/Story: |
This is the Zen Master, a Barossa Shiraz made from one hundred year old vines. As concentrated and complex as the vines are ancient this is a wine to cellar for upwards of 10 years. And the wait will be worth it. Zen Master is the epitome of Barossa Shiraz as we have come to know and love it. 50 dozen cases produced. |
Fermentation/Maturation |
20 days extended maceration time on skins. 30 Months in one 100% New French AP John |
Vineyard: |
1912 Vineyard. Rows running Eats to west. Single |
Vintage: |
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$50.00
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