Kalleske Plenarius Viognier Barossa Valley 2023

The 2023 Kalleske Plenarius Viognier is a distinctive, certified organic and biodynamic orange wine from a single vineyard in the Moppa region of Barossa Valley. Produced using traditional red wine techniques, the grapes were wild-fermented on skins for nine days and matured in seasoned French oak hogsheads without added sulfites, fining, or filtration. It presents a deep copper-gold color with a complex aromatic profile featuring honeysuckle, tropical fruit, dried apricots, lemongrass, and ginger spice. While the bouquet suggests sweetness, the palate is bone-dry and unctuous, balancing lush fruit flavors with chalky skin tannins and a bright, mineral finish. This preservative-free and vegan-friendly wine offers a multi-dimensional tasting experience that pairs well with aromatic Mediterranean dishes or spicy Asian cuisine like Beef Rendang.