Kalleske Clarry's Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2025: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Juicy, Plush & Savoury

A vibrant Barossa GSM with fresh cherry, red berries and blueberry at the centre, layered with potpourri, liquorice, musk, spice and garden herbs. The palate is juicy and medium-bodied, with plush fruit, gentle chalky tannins and restrained seasoned oak. Bright, generous and savoury, it finishes long and balanced without becoming heavy.

Highlights

• Certified organic, certified biodynamic and vegan suitable
• Estate-grown at Greenock in the Barossa Valley
• 48% Grenache, 36% Shiraz and 16% Mataro
• Fresh cherry, red berries, blueberry, liquorice and savoury herbs
• Medium-bodied with plush fruit and gentle chalky tannins
• Includes Grenache from vines planted in 1940
• Matured for ten months in very old oak hogsheads

Tasting Notes

Deep crimson in the glass, Clarry’s opens with fresh cherry, red berries and blueberry pie. Potpourri, musk, liquorice and spice bring aromatic lift, while garden herbs add a subtle savoury edge.

The palate is medium-bodied, vibrant and plush, with juicy red and blue fruit flowing through the centre. Gentle chalky tannins provide shape and balance, while very old oak adds texture without dominating the fruit. The finish is long, bright and harmonious.

Why We Love It

Clarry’s delivers the generous fruit expected from a Barossa red without excessive weight, sweetness or oak. Grenache brings fragrance and juicy red fruit, Shiraz adds depth and blueberry richness, while Mataro contributes herbs, spice and structure.

The 2025 vintage has excellent freshness and energy, making this an easy red to enjoy with dinner or simply open for a relaxed evening. It offers serious vineyard pedigree and thoughtful winemaking at a very approachable level.

Winemaking

The Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro were harvested separately from 14 February to 24 March 2025. Each variety was fermented individually in open-top fermenters, with hand pump-overs performed twice daily.

After seven to fourteen days on skins, the wines were traditionally pressed and matured separately for ten months in very old oak hogsheads. The final blend brings together 48% Grenache, 36% Shiraz and 16% Mataro.

Vineyard & Vintage

Clarry’s is grown across more than a dozen Kalleske vineyard blocks at Greenock in the Barossa Valley. The vines range from mature plantings to old Grenache dating back to 1940, with most growing in shallow sandy loam over deep red clay and limestone.

The 2025 season was warm and dry, with lower-than-average rainfall and significant spring frost reducing yields. Earlier harvesting retained fragrance, acidity and bright fruit, giving the finished wine freshness alongside its natural Barossa generosity.

Food Pairing

The juicy fruit, savoury herbs and gentle tannins make this a versatile red for relaxed food pairing. It works especially well with lamb, grilled meats, sausages, tomato-based dishes, smoky vegetables and Mediterranean flavours.

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Mood or occasion to match this wine…

A generous but easy-going red for relaxed dinners, family gatherings, barbecues and cooler evenings. It has enough depth for a hearty meal while remaining bright and approachable enough for casual drinking.

Cellaring

Clarry’s is delicious while young and fruit-driven, with enough balance and structure to develop over the next five years. Store bottles in a cool, dark place with a consistent temperature.

Producer

Kalleske is a seventh-generation family-owned winery based at Greenock in the Barossa Valley. The Kalleske family has farmed the property since 1853, with brothers Troy and Tony Kalleske continuing the family tradition of growing and making wine entirely from their own estate vineyards.

The vineyards are certified organic and biodynamic, with a strong focus on healthy soils, biodiversity and long-term vineyard resilience. Synthetic herbicides and systemic chemicals are avoided, allowing the vines and individual vineyard blocks to express their natural character. Clarry’s is named after Clarence “Clarry” Kalleske, who tended the family vineyards from the late 1920s until the 1990s.

Related Wines To Try →

If you enjoy juicy, medium-bodied GSM blends with ripe fruit and savoury spice, these are excellent next bottles to explore:

• Another certified organic and biodynamic Barossa GSM — Tscharke Elements Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre
• Same producer, brighter Grenache-led style — Kalleske Parallax Grenache
• Same producer, richer and deeper Barossa red — Kalleske Moppa Shiraz

FAQ

What does Kalleske Clarry's Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2025 taste like?

It tastes of fresh cherry, red berries and blueberry, with potpourri, liquorice, musk, spice and garden herbs. The palate is juicy and medium-bodied, with gentle chalky tannins and a long, savoury finish.

Is Kalleske Clarry’s dry or sweet?

It is a dry red wine. The ripe fruit gives it a generous, juicy character, while the tannins, acidity and savoury notes keep the finish balanced and dry.

What varieties are in Kalleske Clarry’s 2025?

The blend contains 48% Grenache, 36% Shiraz and 16% Mataro. Grenache provides fragrance and red fruit, Shiraz adds depth and blue fruit, and Mataro brings savoury herbs and structure.

What does GSM mean?

GSM stands for Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro. Mataro is also known as Mourvèdre, so both names are used for this classic southern Rhône-inspired red blend.

Is Kalleske Clarry’s certified organic and biodynamic?

Yes. The grapes are grown in Kalleske’s certified organic and certified biodynamic estate vineyards at Greenock in the Barossa Valley.

Is Kalleske Clarry’s vegan suitable?

Yes. Kalleske Clarry’s Grenache Shiraz Mataro is vegan suitable and is made without animal-derived fining agents.

Is this a heavy Barossa red?

No. It is medium-bodied, juicy and plush rather than heavy or overripe. The fresh acidity, gentle tannins and restrained oak keep the wine balanced and energetic.

Does Kalleske Clarry’s need to be decanted?

Decanting is not essential. Fifteen to twenty minutes in a glass or decanter will open the floral, herbal and spicy aromas.

What foods pair best with Kalleske Clarry’s?

It pairs well with lamb, grilled sausages, roast vegetables, tomato-based pasta, barbecue dishes and Mediterranean food. Its moderate tannins also make it suitable for mushroom and lentil dishes.

Who will love Kalleske Clarry's Grenache Shiraz Mataro?

This wine suits anyone who enjoys juicy, medium-bodied reds with ripe fruit, savoury spice and gentle tannins. It is an excellent choice for Grenache drinkers and GSM lovers who want Barossa flavour without excessive weight or oak.

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