95 points - "Beautifully named, The Bogan has become a finer offering over the years. An assemblage of estate shiraz vines planted in 1899 and 1960s, it seems to have a little more clarity, balance and space than past releases. It's still Barossa through and through: rich in dark berry fruits, spices, violets and earthen depth, but tension and a savoury shape has replaced the pure horsepower of old. Best drunk in your favourite flanny shirt watching Bathurst on telly ... actually anytime is a good choice. It's a beauty from a cracking vintage." - Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)

95 points - "Maker Reid Bosward decided he’d have some fun with the name, having been dubbed a country bogan himself, he decided to produce a wine of real class. How can you not love that! The vineyards date between 1899 and the 1960s, fermentation was over eight to nine days with fifteen months maturation in French oak. Barossa Shiraz from a great year indeed, the team describe it as one of the greatest vintages of all time. Under screwcap – most of the Kaesler top reds are not. Inky black colour here, the nose exhibits a cornucopia of wonderful aromas – mocha, coffee beans, cocoa powder, spices, dried herbs, blackberries and chocolate. The oak is immaculately integrated, and the balance is knife-edge throughout. Dense but supple, there are some axle grease notes emerging on the palate. Very long finish, enjoy this over the next decade or two. A cracker." - Ken Gargett (Wine Pilot)

93 points - "The Bogan is a flashy fellow, with bling-blings and all. Toasty and minty, with hazelnuts in husks, freshly baked blackberry pie, the acidity vibrating through dark chocolate, slightly gravelly tannins. This is satisfying in so many ways, with no effort, no ‘difficult flavours’, easy to enjoy in that richer, Old Gold chocolate style with sultanas and a spiced rum note. Adding sweet tobacco and stewed meat with prunes to this luscious mix. The table is full, so to speak. There’s lots going on, but it pulls it all off in a certain style. In an elegant frame of richness, but not quite posh, if you will… Well, can’t help saying it, but it carries its name very well." - Kasia Sobiesiak (The Wine Front)

93 points - "Coffee and charred meats mix with berry compote on the nose. The palate is tight and needs time to unfurl—there's plenty of fruit in this full-bodied red yet it's reluctant to show off. The tannins are firm yet fine with a lick of salty licorice. Give this considered 'bogan' time to reveal its full potential." - Gabrielle Poy (The Real Review)

Much like a favourite flannelette shirt, the Kaesler Bogan is full of warmth and personality. Creator Reid Bosward was determined to prove that being described as a ‘country bogan’ was no barrier to producing a fine Barossa Shiraz. Proof that a classy red transcends class. The Bogan is a quintessential, full-bodied Shiraz produced from an assemblage of estate vines planted in 1899 and 1960s.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS
The 2021 vintage was in a word ‘Brilliant’. Barossa saw cool and dry conditions which has produced excellent quality reds and whites. Great growing conditions combined with good yields created a memorable harvest, with all wines showing a wide array of aromas and flavours. Soft supple tannins are in abundance in the reds which has ensured easy drinking in their youth, with careful cellaring also reaping rewards. The highlight for 2021 was the overall quality, a genuine 10/10 season.

WINEMAKING
Made from one of the greatest vintages of all time, comes arguably the best Bogan ever released in its 20-year history. A classic rich, pure Shiraz that will age gracefully over the next 20 years. The grapes are handpicked and sorted, destemmed and fermented in tank for 8 – 9 days, with pump overs as required. After fermentation the wine was pressed and left to settle for a few days before being racked into seasoned French oak and matured for 15 months.

APPEARANCE: Bright, deep crimson with a purple hue
BOUQUET: Dark plum and blueberry, with hints of charcuterie and char from the integrated oak.
PALATE: Classic Bogan in style, full bodied, dense and rich, with flavours of dark fruits, layering the palate, finishing soft with pure, fine tannins.
FOOD MATCH: Beef and other red meat dishes or hearty vegetable casseroles.

Region: Barossa Valley
Alc/Vol: 15%