Kalleske Merchant Cabernet Sauvignon

Kalleske Merchant Cabernet Sauvignon is a deeply expressive Barossa red that unites purity of fruit with the power of old-vine terroir. Certified organic and biodynamic, this single-vineyard Cabernet showcases the Kalleske family’s unwavering commitment to artisanal, sustainable winemaking—delivering richness, elegance and a beautifully composed structure.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Vibrant red-purple in the glass, the wine opens with blackcurrant, boysenberry, violet and a whisper of mint. Dark chocolate, liquorice and cedar add layered complexity. The palate is full-bodied yet poised, bursting with ripe blackberry and plum wrapped in exceptionally fine, natural tannins. French oak is subtle and seamless, guiding a long, dry, focused finish with freshness and vitality.

Key Details

• Winery: Kalleske
• Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: Barossa Valley, Australia
• Vintage: 2023
• ABV: 13.5%
• Volume: 750ml
• Other: Gluten-free; Vegan-friendly; Certified organic & biodynamic

Craftsmanship & Story

Kalleske is one of the Barossa’s great agricultural families, farming the same Greenock property since 1853. Seven generations later, the estate remains fully certified organic and biodynamic—an approach that honours living soils and expressive, characterful fruit. Merchant Cabernet is hand-picked, naturally fermented and matured in French oak hogsheads, bottled without fining or filtration to preserve purity and depth.

Special Features

This single-vineyard Cabernet comes from low-yielding vines rooted in shallow sandy loam over deep red clay—ideal for structure, tannin finesse and concentration. Old-vine heritage, biodynamic farming and hands-off winemaking create a wine that balances Barossa generosity with refined natural harmony.

Recognition & Accolades

Respected for its purity, structure and biodynamic pedigree, Merchant Cabernet is celebrated among Australian wine circles for quality and authenticity.

• — Awaiting published 2023 reviews
• — Awarded multiple regional show medals (historical releases)
• — Consistently praised for organic & biodynamic excellence
• — Noted in Halliday Wine Companion for vineyard pedigree
• — Winemaker Troy Kalleske named Barossa Winemaker of the Year (contextual award)

This section will be updated as official vintage-specific critic scores are released.

Food Pairings

Rich and evocative, this Cabernet is superb with flame-grilled ribeye or pepper-crusted sirloin, where the smoky char and succulent fat melt seamlessly into the wine’s dark berry, cedar and cocoa tones. Slow-braised lamb shanks with rosemary and thyme amplify its herbal and earthy undertones. For a vegetarian match, a velvety porcini risotto or slow-cooked mushroom ragu brings out the wine’s depth and savoury detail. Conclude with a flourless dark chocolate torte to echo its cassis and dark-chocolate richness.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

A beautifully crafted, single-vineyard Barossa Cabernet that appeals equally to lovers of powerful reds and admirers of artisanal, sustainable winemaking—ideal for dinner parties, cellaring or generous gifting.

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