Kalleske Johann Georg Organic Old Vine Single Vineyard Shiraz 2020 (DE-ÖKO-039 /L22041)

Der Johann Georg Shiraz stammt von der ältesten Einzellage der Kalleske-Farm, deren knorrige alte Reben bereits 1875 angepflanzt wurden und ist eine Hommage an Johann Georg Kalleske, den ersten Kalleske, der sich, 1794 in Brätz in Preußen geboren, im Jahr 1838 mit seiner Frau und seinen Kindern auf der Prince George einschiffte und nach Australien auswanderte.

Momentan schon spektakulär, steht der Johann Georg dennoch für einen der am längsten lagerbaren Weine des Kontinents. 20 bis 30 Jahre, sagt winemaker Troy Kalleske, sind vor der Historie des Weinbergs nur ein Wimpernschlag der Zeit, den der Wein mit Größe transportiert.

“Kalleske Johann Georg Shiraz is one of the oldest surviving vineyards in the Barossa and Australia. It is the oldest certified organic/biodynamic vineyard in the Barossa and perhaps Australia. This natural way of farming these ancient vines, combined with dry-growing, hand-pruning and traditional minimalist techniques in the winery including native yeast fermentation means this wine is genuinely unique. It truly represents the time (vintage) and place (soil/location) where it is grown as well as expressing a living history of Barossan and Australian wine growing.” - Troy Kalleske

Flaschengröße (Liter): 0,75
Land: Australien
Weingut: Kalleske
Region: Australien, Barossa Valley
Rebsorten: 100% Old Vine Shiraz
Weinart: Rotwein
Weinberg: Historic Vineyard - Single Vineyard - angepflanzt im Jahr 1875
The Johann Georg vineyard is the oldest vineyard on the farm and the flagship of the Kalleske Property. A low-yielding one-hectare vineyard block planted in 1875, producing very low yields of around one tonne per acre from old, gnarly, dry grown vines. The soils are sandy with traces of quartz and ironstone over clay. The ‘ancestor vines’ (aged 125+ years) are hand-pruned and hand-harvested.
Alkohol % vol.: 15
Säure g/l: 6,7
Restzucker g/l: 0,8
pH: 3,57
Schwefel mg/l frei(total): 37(91)
Haltbarkeit: bis 2040+
Allergene: Enthält Sulfite
Lot: L22041 - In diesem Jahr wurden 744 Flaschen vom Johann Georg gemacht.
Abfüller: Kalleske Wines Pty Ltd, 6 Murray St., Greenock, SA 5360, Australia
Einführer und verantwortlicher Lebensmittelunternehmer: Apell Weine, Martin Apell, Ahnatalstrasse 125, 34128 Kassel, Deutschland
Barrique? Ja - 24 Monate in 300L-Fässern (Hogsheads aus französischer Eiche), davon 50% neu, der Rest 1 Jahr alt
GROWING SEASON: Vintage 2020 has delivered wines of amazing quality. However, quantity is very limited, with it being one of the lowest grape yields ever in the Barossa at around 50% of average. Yields were dire due to a combination of early mild frost conditions, then a notably windy period (45% windier) around flowering leading to poor set (not many berries) followed by some hot days in November and an overall dry growing season (34% down). Notably, quality is of the highest echelon with rich colours and intense robust flavours.
WINEMAKING
Post picking: Following picking the grapes are immediately transported to the on-site winery and within a few hours of harvest they are being processed. No additives (sulfur etc) are added to the grapes. The grapes are destemmed and gently crushed into a small open-top fermenter.
Pre-fermentation: The must is not inoculated at all and no sulfur, enzymes or tannins are used. It is held at ambient temperature with natural pre-ferment soaking until the indigenous native yeast begin the fermentation.
Fermentation: The must is entirely wild yeast fermented. Fermentation on skins is for 8-14 days where hand pumpovers are employed twice daily. Ferment temperature ranges up to 30 degrees C prior to cooling back to 22 degrees C. Must is gently pressed with free-run and pressings immediately combined at pressing.
Maturation: Following pressing the wine is filled to new (typically 50%) and seasoned French oak hogsheads. The wine is matured in barrel for 2 years prior to bottling. Extra tight 3 year seasoned French oak is chosen to show utmost respect to the fruit. Two years allows the wine to mature and develop complexities whilst still maintaining vibrancy. The wine is racked from barrel and bottled without any fining agents used and is non-filtered.
TASTING NOTES: 2020 Johann Georg Shiraz is inky black in colour. It surges from the glass with epic and dynamic aromatics. Initial notes of cherry ripe and glossy black fruits evolve to rose perfume and sarsaparilla followed by spice, cedary oak and charcuterie. It is full-bodied with powerful dark fruits throughout. The natural tannins are finely structured, perfectly integrated, adding muscular poise to the pristine palate. Classy oak assimilates seamlessly with the rich bright fruit. The length is superb, going on for a very long time, conferring an adept finish to this distinguished ancient vine Barossa Shiraz. Johann is a superb wine that will ultimately benefit from a decade or two in the cellar.
VINEYARD: Single Vineyard planted 1875, Barossa Classification: Ancestor vines (>125 years old)
Location: Moppa
Area: 2 acres
Yield: 0.75-1.25 tonnes/acre
Grape characteristics: Strong textural aspect with intense, fine tannins and flavours of black fruits, savoury roast meat and black olive.
Elevation: 334 metres
Soil composition : Sandy top soil with traces of quartz over excellent clay subsoil
Aspect: East
Trellising: Single Wire Cane Pruned
Vineyard management practices

• Certified Organic & Biodynamic
• Hand pruned
• Dry grown
• Biodynamic compost and green-manure cover crop used mid-row
• Hand picked

Your favourite recipe for this wine:

• Crusted lamb rack with garlic and potato confit, seasonal vegetables and port jusPistachio and mushroom stuffed lamb loin with potato gratin & jus
• Poached beef with bone marrow and parsley
• Scotch fillet of beef with roast shallots, bacon & a caramelised onion & mustard seed tart
• Aged Pyengana cheddar with dried muscatels and oat biscuits

WINEMAKER: Troy Kalleske
Troy Kalleske, is a seventh generation Barossan whose family has been growing grapes since 1853. Troy grew up amongst the vines and from a young age was grape-picking / pruning the vines planted by his great-great-great grandfather many years earlier.
Following Graduation from the University of Adelaide in 1999, Troy was part of the winemaking team at Penfolds, Veritas, Seppelts, Miranda, Lindemans, and Kendall-Jackson.
In 2002, after 149 years of farming and grape-growing by the Kalleske family, Troy took the next step and established the Kalleske winery. It is here where Troy hand crafts Kalleske wines.
Since releasing his own wines, Troy has rapidly gained national and international recognition as one of the Barossa’s and Australia’s best young winemakers. Troy has received numerous accolades with one of the most prestigious being the “2008 Barossa Winemaker of the Year” title awarded by the Barons of Barossa.