Kalleske Wines

Welcome to Kalleske Wines, a cornerstone of the Greenock sub-region and a pioneer in sustainable viticulture within the Barossa Valley. The Kalleske family story in Australia began in 1838 when Johann Georg Kalleske migrated from…

The history of Kalleske is inseparable from the story of the Prussian immigrants who shaped the Barossa Valley. Johann Georg Kalleske arrived in South Australia in 1838 on a ship manifest that listed him as a 'merchant and…

Kalleske is a global leader in organic and biodynamic winemaking, a philosophy that informs every decision made on the estate. Being certified organic means that no synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides are used in the…

While the Barossa is famous for Shiraz, Kalleske's 'Merchant' Cabernet Sauvignon demonstrates that this variety can also reach exceptional heights in the region. Cabernet Sauvignon is the world's most planted grape variety,…

One of the most unique and highly acclaimed wines in the Kalleske portfolio is the JMK Fortified Shiraz. Often referred to by fans as the 'hand grenade' because of its distinctive, squat bottle shape, this wine is a fair mouthful…

The Kalleske name also carries a global influence, reaching as far as the tropical island of Bali through James Kalleske. As a winemaker for Hatton Wines in Bali, James has applied the family's expertise to producing wine in a…

Our visit to Kalleske Wines has been a journey through the very soul of the Barossa. From the 1838 migration of Johann Georg Kalleske to the modern-day organic mastery of Troy and Kym, we have seen a family that is deeply, almost…