Kalleske Wines
The Kalleske family have been farming and growing grapes on the same property since 1853 near the village of Greenock. From seven generations of Barossa viticulturalists, Troy and Tony Kalleske have formed their eponymous wine brand. All the fruit is sourced from their certified organic and biodynamic, low yielding and sustainable vineyards. Kalleske wines are handcrafted using traditional winemaking techniques-small batches, open fermenters, wild yeast and basket pressing. With some of the vines more than 135 years old, Kalleske wines are pure expressions of the dry grown vineyards and the sub region of Greenock. Their wines have a true ‘sense of place’ allowing the vineyard sites to shine through.
"Kalleske...they emerged a few years ago as one of the most exciting of all the regions new wine producers. The wine are simply superb. Kalleske is a model for the future of the Barossa: there is a deep respect for the seven generations of history, but it is combined with a willingness to try new things; the wines display exceptional quality and unique personality, across all price points; and the vineyards are farmed in a truly sustainable way.”
Max Allen,
The Future Makers.
VINEYARD
A 1940s planting of Grenache is the basis of this rosé. Combined with the Grenache is a portion of Shiraz and a dash of Viognier for added complexity. All vines are grown in sandy loam soil over deep red clay and are all hand pruned.
WINEMAKING
Grapes were specifically harvested whilst fresh and vibrant to make a genuine rosé wine. Harvested on numerous occasions from mid February to early March, the grapes displayed crisp acidity and bright perfumed fruit flavours. Following crushing, the numerous lots of juice were in contact with the skins for 2 - 24 hours for subtle colour and flavour extraction. The juice was then wild fermented partially in tank and partially in barrel for added complexity. Following maturation in tank and barrel (on lees) for 3 months the components were blended together, with the tank portion providing freshness and the barrel component adding extra texture and richness.
TASTING Rosina is vivid watermelon pink in colour. On the nose there are bright lifted aromatics of potpourri, raspberry, musk and perfume. The palate is fresh and juicy with mouthfilling flavours of strawberry, cherry and Summer berries. Vibrant and crisp, the palate is balanced with noticeable but restrained grape sweetness. A creamy textural richness adds depth, weight and character to this flavoursome rosé that is completed by a generous lingering finish. Enjoy now.
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WINERY RATING |
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2013 |
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