2008 Kalleske Eduard Old Vines Shiraz

Sourced from three separate blocks on the Kalleske property planted between 1905 and 1960. A few blocks of grapes harvested during the 2008 heat wave were partially dehydrated but included, adding intensity to the final wine. Maturation took place in a combination of new and seasoned French and American oak hogsheads for a period of two years.

Magnificent opaque black crimson colour with black heart and very deep black crimson hue displaying outstanding colour saturation. Aromas of liquorice, confectionary and blackberry followed by a hint of vanilla and spice. The palate boasts superb concentration and richness with super ripe flavours of blackberry and dark plum followed by liquorice allsorts and confectionary with some blackpepper and spice characters emerging on the back palate. Outstanding depth of flavour. Velvet smooth tannins with very long aftertaste of blackpepper, mocha and blackberry. Cellar 5-6 years (2015-2016)
Alc 15.5%