Kaesler Avignon 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Kaesler
Label Name:
 
Avignon
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache, Mourvèdre (approx. 75/25)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Common vintage score ~93 points (trade reviews/James Halliday/Dave Brookes); selected/recognized in Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards listings (2025)

Tasting Note
Silky, plush plum and red-berry fruit with violet florals, black pepper and savoury spice; smooth, ripe tannins and a savoury, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, grilled beef, pork shoulder, charcuterie, mushroom ragu. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), Korean BBQ, braised beef with soy, richer Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested old‑vine Grenache and Mourvèdre; fermented on skins (~7–14 days), matured ~15 months in French oak barrels (3–4 yr) and lightly filtered before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Kaesler is a Barossa Valley estate founded in the 19th century (first plantings 1893); known for old‑vine reds and GSM blends under winemaker Reid Bosward.