Kalleske Clarry Red Wine 2005

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The 2005 growing season started with a wet Winter and Spring, providing excellent moisture for the vines. A cooler than average Summer with no heat waves resulted in gradual ripening and retained natural acidity in the grapes. A dry, mild to warm Autumn with sunny days provided ideal ripening conditions to finish the grapes to maturity. A good vintage with intense flavours.

The wine is medium red in colour with purple hues.

The nose is alive with aromas of Turkish delight, spice, cloves, raspberry, licorice and a hint of dried herbs.

These luscious aromas continue to the mouthwatering palate which is full of flavour. Tannins are silky and the palate is seamless but with a solid structure. The wine lingers with a savoury spice finish.

An approachable and fruit-driven wine that is best enjoyed over the next five years.

Reviews:
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"The least expensive red here, the 2005 Clarry’s Red is an old barrel-aged blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Shiraz. It is an Australian version of a French Cotes du Rhone on steroids. Delicious sweet cherry, strawberry, and framboise aromas along with hints of white pepper and spice soar from the glass of this yummy red. Full-bodied, seductive, and filled with pleasure, it is a classic, hedonistic, fruit-driven effort that admirably displays the purity of Barossa Valley fruit. Drink this unmanipulated, uncomplicated 2005 over the next 2-3 years." -Rated 89, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

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