2022 Kaesler ‘Reach for the Sky’ Shiraz

$35.00

The fruit for this wine was carefully selected from multiple blocks across our estate vineyards. Reach For The Sky is a soft, juicy style of Shiraz that reflects the opulence and diversity of Barossa.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS
Winter rainfall for 2021 was 48% above average. The wet winter was welcomed after 3 dry years. Maximum temperatures were below average for the beginning of the growing season; however, the latter half was warmer providing good ripening conditions. A hailstorm on the 28th of October severely damaged some vines, fortunately most recovered and secondary shoots grew however, they were typically less fruitful than primary shoots which resulted in lower yields in some varieties.

Although the season was challenging, our ongoing regenerative farming techniques have assisted with building resilient vines that continue to produce outstanding fruit. This was evident in the 2022 vintage with the winemakers talking about the wines being elegant and structured with depth and length of flavour.

WINEMAKING
Sourced from estate-grown parcels, these vineyards are often in their youth and include cuttings taken from our iconic blocks (Old Bastard 1893, Alte Reben 1899, Old Vine 1962). Handpicked and fermented on the skins for 7-10 days, the wine is then bag-pressed into older French oak barriques for 14 months. Bottled mid-August 2024, this wine is deliberately made to be a little juicier, softer in tannin, and brighter than its elder sibling, the Bogan Shiraz.

APPEARANCE: Deep bright crimson with purple hue.
BOUQUET: Ripe plums, blueberries, jubey florals with some raspberry liqourice.
PALATE: Lovely fresh fruits, with blueberry and wild cherry flavours. Subtle toast in the background. A supple, velvet-like tannin structure with lots of juicy blue fruits to finish.
FOOD MATCH: Tender red meat dishes with roast vegetables.

Region: Barossa Valley
Alc/Vol: 14.5%

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Weight 1.22 kg
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