Kaesler Wines


	2004 Stonehorse GSM A blend of Grenache (58%), Shiraz (34%) and Mourvedre (8%). Although this is a biggish wine by alcohol standards it is still savoury and medium weight by our standards. Grenache contributes soft aromatics and flavours, Shiraz some palate spine and a bit of spice, and the Mourvedre provides breadth and depth. A wine to enjoy now or age over the next 5 years. Tasting notes		2004 Stonehorse Shiraz Gold Medal Barossa Valley Wine Show 2005 Gold Medal Adelaide Wine Show 2005 Gold Medal Rutherglen Wine Show 2005 No fining or filtration to this elegant, yet powerful wine prior to bottling. This wine is a blend of 14 different vineyards and 27 different ferments. Plums, blueberry and blackberry flavours on the palate. Sweet vanillin oak lift against a spice backdrop. Old fashioned mouthfeel with glycerol and baked black fruits. Tasting notes


	2004 Old Vine Shiraz It seems that to bring out the best in Shiraz you have to throw in throw in a few climatic curve balls and the 2004 growing season was just like that. Some serious rains, thankfully at the right time and some record heat has delivered what is probably our best Old Vine to date. The 2004 I foresee taking over from the 2001 as a new bench mark for the Old Vine Shiraz. I believe the 2004 is a true ageing style that will never be overtly fruity and is best suited to those who prefer savoury style. We are very happy with this wine and it will be fascinating watching this one age, it should go the distance. Tasting notes		2004 Cabernet Sauvignon At Kaesler we have 3 Cabernet Vineyards; two on the original Kaesler farm, and one from Barrington’s, over the main road from Kaesler. Barrington’s was purchased in 2003. Strong up-font blackberry and liquorice. Not as much mocha and coffee as previous years due to less new oak. Old fashioned in style. Firm tannin, dark berries on the palate, intense with a long finish. Tasting notes

	2005 Avignon The “Avignon” is a style of red wine composed of Grenache (41%), Shiraz (40%), Mataro (Mourvedre) (19%). The Grenache and Mataro vines are 70 years old and the Shiraz comes from vineyards 40 and 105 year’s old. It is a style that is designed to be savoury and compliment food. Ripe dark berries, with earthy, charry overtones on the nose. Palate displays plum and blackberry fruit with fine tannin and tasty acidity. As the wine moves through the palate, the mouth feel widens and becomes quite savoury. Great length. The aftertaste is very Mataro with a strong flavour of dark chocolate. Tasting notes		2005 Old Vine Semillon Semillon is the workhorse variety, not only for the Barossa but for Australia. It never ceases to amaze us how many people say they don’t like it, but will then drink a “Classic Dry White” from somewhere and adore its palate structure and ability too match so well with food. It also never ceases to amaze us how many wineries balk at labelling a wine Semillon, and prefer to call it “Classic Dry White” or something to that effect – try it ! This wine displays fruit characters such as green apples, limes and fresh floral notes. Should age well over the next 4-8 years. Tasting notes

	2005 Old Vine Riesling Historically Riesling has always had a pride of place in the Barossa, primarily due to our Silesian heritage. The other reason is still here after these years is that it works well. We pick our Riesling ripe with as much flavour as we could forsee. Limes and lemons, stonefruits such as nectarines and apricots. Being Riesling and a fuller style, get it as cold as you can, and don’t worry about being to cold, you’ll be on the patio, reclining in the Banana lounge, flicking from the tennis to the cricket! Tasting notes

	2004 WOMS 62% Shiraz, 38% Cabernet – the quintessential Australian blend. A classic dry red wine, that is complex and rich and will age well. We believe the 2004 is a true ageing style that will never be overtly fruity and is best suited to those who prefer savoury style. We are very happy with this wine and it will be fascinating watching this one age, it should go the distance. WOMS by the way, stands for Weapon of Mass Seduction. Second release (first release was 2002) Tasting notes		2004 Bogan Shiraz As is often the way in the Barossa, a burst of warm weather can define a season and 2004 was a classic. All in all the season was pretty perfect, with good rains at the right times. Nose is generous, with, baked plums, blueberry and cola. The oak shows quite spicy with a bit of mocha and chocolate on the back palate. Quite accessible as a young wine. Baked dark fruits and chocolate. A little sooty at the end with a nice twist from a small percentage of viognier that I was trying to hide but keeps poking its head up. Structure is plump with a good length of aftertaste The Bogan is designed to highlight the unmistakeable synergy between Barossa Shiraz and good quality American oak. This is very much the new Australian style. Tasting notes

	2004 Old Bastard Single vineyard wine made from fruit sourced from our 1893 block of Shiraz. These vines yield less than 1 tone to the acre and are dry grown, hand pruned and picked. Dark fruits like blackberry & blackcurrant mixed with the forest of oak, chocolate and spice. Rounded & supple, yet tight on the palate with good length. Seamless tannins and well balanced Tasting notes