The 2022 Kaesler The Fave Grenache is a beautifully vibrant single-vineyard Barossa Grenache sourced from old vines planted in 1930. Crafted in a fresh, modern style using partial carbonic maceration and maturation in seasoned French oak, the wine highlights purity, perfume and finesse rather than sheer weight. The excellent 2022 vintage delivered wines with impressive freshness and structure, while Kaesler’s regenerative farming practices helped produce fruit of remarkable balance and intensity.
The nose reveals ripe strawberry, raspberry and cherry layered with wildflowers, exotic spice and subtle earthy notes. On the palate, it is silky and energetic with fine tannins, bright acidity and beautifully pure red berry fruit. Layers of raspberry coulis, black cherry, orange rind and savoury spice unfold with elegance and minerally freshness, finishing long, vibrant and beautifully poised with classic old-vine Grenache charm. Critics praised the wine’s “tension and verve” along with its savoury purity and seamless texture.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2022 Kaesler The Fave Grenache is a polished and expressive Barossa Grenache — fragrant, silky and packed with vibrant old-vine character. A superb choice for lovers of modern Australian Grenache with freshness and finesse. Perfect with duck, roast pork, charcuterie, mushroom dishes or Mediterranean cuisine. Best served lightly cool and enjoyed over the next 5–10 years.
