Kalleske Clarry’s GSM Barossa Valley – 2017

Clarry’s is a blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro with old vine Grenache from the 1940s and 1960s. The wine is fermented in open-top fermenters and basket pressed. To preserve the superb fresh fruit flavours of the wine, it was only aged in very old oak hogsheads and only for a limited time of one year. Clarry’s is soft and fruit-driven with flavours of raspberry, perfume, clove and spice. It is mouthwatering with a muscular structure and great length.

“Matured just four to five months in old oak hogsheads, the 2017 Clarry’s GSM features softly herbal notes garnishing dusty dark cherry and blueberry fruit. It’s medium to full-bodied, with fine, silky tannins and hints of mocha on the long finish. A blend of 48% Grenache, 40% Shiraz and 12% Mataro, it’s ideal for casual drinking over the next 3-4 years.” Tasted August 2018; WA 91/100pts