James Kalleske Short Stories Barossa Rosé 2022
- 90
- $30
- Drink by: 2022-2023
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More evidence of the versatility of Grenache. As well as a crucial part of the GSM blend, here we have an utterly delightful Rosé dominated by this wonderful grape. Again we have a contribution from both Mourvèdre and Shiraz with a little Merlot and Semillon. Gentle pressing is followed by a cool fermentation, for each parcel. The team use different strains of yeast to increase the complexity. Four months ageing on lees and then bottled while still fresh.The colour is a lovely gentle neon pink and there are delightful spicy and floral aromatics. A slightly edgy style with raspberries, a hint of citrus and florals – think rose petals – plus red berries. With good acidity and a lingering finish, this is attractive drinking now.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
