Kaesler 'Avignon' Grenache Mourvedre Shiraz 2016

The Kaesler vineyards were owned and run by the Kaesler family from 1893 to 1986. In 1999, winemaker Reid Bosward seized the opportunity to become the head of the new Kaesler family when he and his partners bought Kaesler, becoming the third owners of this property. Kaesler owns just over 37 hectares (92 acres) of vineyards in the Barossa Valley, the majority of it is old vine material planted in 1893, 1899, 1930 and in the 1960’s.

Sourced from 85yr and 125yr old vines in the Barossa Valley. Grenache and Mourvedre make up the majority of the blend.

"Proper old vine material with 87yo grenache (52%) and mourvdere (35%), 125yo shiraz (13%). Solid dense, structured wine. Black fruit, licorice and leather. Firm, tannin from both fruit and wood (18 months in oak, none new) corset the wine. At the larger end of the GSM spectrum and tasting very much of the season." 94pts - Dave Bicknell - Wine Companion