Kalleske Moppa Shiraz 2022
- Vegan Suitable
- Certified Biodynamic
- Certified Organic
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Winery
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RegionBarossa, SA
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GrapesShiraz
2022 Moppa Shiraz is deep purple black in colour. Aromatically it is classic Moppa. There are engaging notes of dark blue fruits, sweet spice, floral lift, and a hint of toasty oak, all in concert with each other. The prototypicality continues to the rich, full-bodied, and wholly balanced palate. There is a beautiful mesh of blue and black fruits, with ripe generosity neatly proportional with fresh vinosity. It is very richly flavoured, with integrated natural, yet notable, tannins giving a solid backbone and pleasant dryness. The oak barrel maturation is classy and well-unified providing another band of flavour. Completing this harmonic wine is a long, fruit-driven finish.
Moppa 2022 is an expressive Shiraz that can be enjoyed now or will cellar well in the medium to long term.
Tasting Notes for Kalleske Moppa Shiraz 2022 from the Winery
2022 Moppa Shiraz is deep purple black in colour. Aromatically it is classic Moppa. There are engaging notes of dark blue fruits, sweet spice, floral lift, and a hint of toasty oak, all in concert with each other. The prototypicality continues to the rich, full-bodied, and wholly balanced palate. There is a beautiful mesh of blue and black fruits, with ripe generosity neatly proportional with fresh vinosity. It is very richly flavoured, with integrated natural, yet notable, tannins giving a solid backbone and pleasant dryness. The oak barrel maturation is classy and well-unified providing another band of flavour. Completing this harmonic wine is a long, fruit-driven finish.
Moppa 2022 is an expressive Shiraz that can be enjoyed now or will cellar well in the medium to long term.
Kalleske
In 1853 our Kalleske farm and vineyard was established at Moppa, a small sub-district of Greenock in the Barossa’s North-West. The Moppa district was a flourishing settlement of pioneering farming families and gold miners. There were few schools in the region, so local parents established the Moppa Public School in 1873 to give their children a formal education. Located on our Kalleske property, generations of the Kalleske family attended this school until its closure in 1935. Sourced entirely from our Kalleske Moppa vineyard, a trace of Petit Verdot and Viognier has been added to this Shiraz giving it a contemporary edge. This is a genuine hand made wine that’s been grown, vintaged and matured on our Kalleske estate at Greenock in the North-Western Barossa.
Growing Season
The 2022 vintage was excellent. Winter was significantly wetter than average getting the vines off to a brilliant start leading into Spring which was cool with median rainfall. Summer was mild and dry apart from rain on the last day. Autumn remained mild with generally perfect mid-20s weather combined with cool nights ensuring steady even ripening across all varieties. The 2022 yields were good and the quality is great, a classic Barossa vintage displaying rich flavours with fine balance.
Vineyard
Moppa is predominantly Shiraz with a trace of Petit Verdot (6%) and Viognier (4%) blended in for added complexity. Grapes are from ten different blocks on the Kalleske’s organic farm, with the oldest of these blocks planted in 1961. The vines are low-yielding and are grown in shallow, sandy loam soil over superb deep red clay, providing ideal conditions for these varieties.
Winemaking
The Shiraz was harvested in numerous batches from March 10th to April 6th. One lot of Shiraz was co-fermented on the skins of Viognier which had been harvested on March 3rd. The Petit Verdot is a late ripener and was harvested on April 8th. All batches were wild fermented in open top fermenters with hand pump-overs twice a day during fermentation. After 7 to 14 days on skins the fermented grapes were traditionally pressed. The wine was aged in hogshead barrels for thirteen months. Approximately 20% new French, American and Hungarian oak was used with the balance seasoned barrels. On completion of maturation, a portion of Petit Verdot and Shiraz/Viognier was blended for added complexity.
(SKU: KA_MOP_CV)
Wine Type | Red |
Vintage | 2022 |
Grapes | Shiraz |
Region | Barossa, SA |
Volume | 750mL |
Packaging | Glass Bottle |
Closure | Screwcap |
Country of Origin | Australia |
Alcohol % | 14.5 |
Alcohol Level | High [14-16%] |
Calories from alcohol per 100mL | 81 |
Residual Sugar g/L | ≈ 1 |
Sugar Level | Dry [0-4 g/L] |
Sugar (g) per 100mL | less than 1 |
Calories from sugar per 100mL | 0 |
Total Calories per 100mL | 81 |
Calorie Level per 100mL | Average [70-90] |
Vegan Suitable | Yes |
Certified Biodynamic | Yes |
Certified Organic | Yes |
Free Sulphur Dioxide mg/L | 34 |
Total Sulphur Dioxide mg/L | 72 |
2018 KALLESKE MOPPA SHIRAZ
Gold Medal | 95 Points
Marananga Wine Show, August 2019
92 Points
"Includes Petit Verdot (9%) and Viognier (2%). It’s a charming rendition of Barossa Shiraz offering perfume, red and black fruit, and nutty nougat oak in support. Juicy and saline, fine grained tannin, plenty of flavour and plushness to fruit, even weight and a finish that’s pretty good, but falls short of the expectation that’s set by that which comes before it. That being said, I think it will settle and grow with a few more years on it."
Campbell Mattinson, Winefront, October 2019
92 Points
"Opaque, dark cherry-red colour. Vibrant aromatics - ripe raspberries and plums - red raisins too. Oak is raw though subdued. Dark chocolate and cherries on the palate, with crunchy red berries and a hint of caramel. It’s modern and fruit-driven. Freshness comes in the form of bright acidity. Built for mid-term enjoyment" Nick Butler, The Real Review, October 2019 "A sensational wine which has just a smidge of Viognier and a splash of Petit Verdot included so as to add a little extra dimension to the magnificent Shiraz that this wine is. Deep, bright purple in colour with a delightful bouquet of red berries and a hint of forest floor. A gorgeous BIG mouthful of flavours, with tight but not OTT tannins making it a divine, hugely drinkable, young, Barossa Shiraz "
Dan Traucki, Wine Assist, September 2019
92 Points
Barossa Wine Show, September 2019
2017 KALLESKE MOPPA SHIRAZ
Master Medal
2018 Global Syrah Masters, November 2018
93 Points
“Gorgeous wine that shows strong DNA of the Barossa in riper, dark berry fruits, choc-liquorice ‘sweetness’, licks of briary/brambly green elements and savouriness. All of this is rolled seductively into slippery, gentle lush palate. Warmth, generosity and balance hand-in-hand.”
Mike Bennie, WBM, January/February 2019
95 Points
“Intensely aromatic with notes of ripe red cherry, candy floss, musk and rose. The palate is bursting with fleshy, ripe, sweet-fruit flavours with accents of chocolate and vanilla. The tannins are ripe and perfectly integrated. It is a luscious red wine with immense softness, intensity and brightness which will delight lovers of full-bodied, full-fruited shiraz. Great value too!”
Toni Paterson, The Real Review, September 2018
90 Points
“Deep red/purple colour with a chaffy, humus-like bouquet, which may reflect some whole-bunch. The palate is dense and extracted, slightly bitter, with a touch of astringency. It’s a powerful, super-ripe style which borders on overripe, but compensates with massive flavour. Abundant tannins back it up with structure. A biggie!”
Huon Hooke, The Real Review, September 2018
“Deep purpley colour, aromas of blackcurrants, herbs a faint whiff of violets. Huge on the palate with masses of black fruit and a dollop of oak to balance out the pungent fruit and tight tannins to round of this BIG wine. Will become a SUPERSTAR in time.”
Dan Traucki, Wine Assist, July 2018
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