KALLESKE ELENORE SEMILLON 2020

DESCRIPTION

This single vineyard Semillon is from one of the oldest surviving Semillon vineyards in the Barossa, planted on the Kalleske property in 1980. Grapes from these old low-yielding vines were native yeast fermented and matured in a trio of vessels; French barrels for oak richness, concrete egg tank adding complexity and stainless tank providing freshness. The wine gains its name from Johanne ‘Elenore’ Kalleske, daughter of Eduard & Rosina, born on the Kalleske farm in 1865. Elenore is a genuine hand crafted wine that’s been grown, vintaged and matured on our Kalleske estate at Greenock in the North-Western Barossa.

Vol: 750ML

Alc%: 12.50%

Brand: Kalleske

Country: Australia

Tasting note:  2020 Elenore Semillon is pale straw in colour with a tinge of green. Aromatically it is expressly lifted displaying fresh cut hay, lemon curd, passionfruit and a touch of nuttiness. The palate is medium-bodied with initial bursts of fresh juicy fruit including pear and melons.  It then progresses to a touch of creaminess with subtle oak adding further complexity before transitioning to a fresh citrus finish that’s very lingering.  It’s textural throughout giving a full-rounded mouthfeel with natural acid ensuring harmony.  Elenore is a lavishly flavoured old vine Barossa Semillon that can be enjoyed now or over the next five to ten years.