Kaesler Old Vine Shiraz 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Kaesler
Label Name:
 
Old Vine Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.3%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
3%; Kaesler’s other old‑vine Shiraz bottlings commonly receive mid‑90s scores from critics

Tasting Note
Rich dark cherry, blackberry and plum with black pepper and subtle baking spice. Full-bodied, vibrant fruit, slightly grainy tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef stew, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese roast duck/char siu, Sichuan spicy dishes, Thai red curry, Indonesian rendang.

Production Method
Estate old‑vine fruit; hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented on skins; matured ~12–18 months in French oak prior to bottling.

Vineyard Info
Kaesler is a long‑established Barossa producer (family plantings from 1893) farming ~37 ha of predominantly old vines in Marananga/Nuriootpa.