Reviews by James Keneally

We really appreciate it when people who drink our wine take the time to think about it and let us know their thoughts.

Below are 3 reviews from James Keneally a regular Kalleske drinker - Thanks James.

2010 Kalleske Dodger Tempranillo

Bright dark red colour.  Nose has dark herbal characters with touches of earth, rosemary and dark chocolate.  Plate is firm of tannins, quiet rounded, wrapped around dark herbal fruits with some cherry overtones. With some time in the glass, the palate evolved into attractive black olives splayed over the pip of a green olive adding lovely complexity.  A structure that was fine driven by lean acidity that balanced out a long finish.

James Keneally, Brisbane 16^th December 2011

2010 Kalleske Buckboard Durif

Black hole like colour with a purple hue. A full and rich nose of dark berries, liquorice and touch of perfume. Palate is rich and full bodied. Dark berries on the palate supported by mocha and clove like herbal characters and coffee. This is a big styled wine that would match the reputed home of Durif - the Rutherglen.  A big flavour profile and attractive tannin structure somewhere between gravel and grain coat the tongue and draw out the palate leaving a well satisfied finish. 

James Keneally, Brisbane 16^th December 2011

2010 Kalleske Greenock Shiraz

Deep dark brooding colour that is hedonistically purple and alluring at the same time. Strong mocha and coffee tones on the nose equally matched by plum and dark berry fruits, aniseed and just a lick of oaken influence. A viscous palate, rich and mouth filling as always with the Greenock.  Again, dark black fruits and aniseed supported by mocha, touch of earth in behind and some complexity of rhubarb really filling out the palate and adding to the texture (maybe some whole bunch fermentation).  Fine grainy tannins reminiscent of velvet evoke a wild thoughts of being wrapped in bunches of grapes.  A very long palate, well balanced and this will age very well and for a long time.  I thought the 2009 was good, this is perhaps the best yet. 

Tasted on a surprisingly cool December evening with a simply prepared steak served with rocket, pear and parmesan salad.

Also, I am loving the new bottle shape.  It is something to really grab hold of when pouring.

James Keneally, Brisbane 19^th December 2011

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