James Kalleske Wines

30/08/2026

What a lovely surprise to see our Nouveau being poured on Destination WA today!

Chrissy visits the UMA restaurant at Pan Pacific and talks w**e wit...

11/08/2026

JK 2024 Barossa Valley Syrah ‘Schiller’s Block’

93 Points, Halliday W**e Companion

The fruit for this w**e comes from a 1925-planted vineyard in the Barossa Valley, where James spent much of his childhood racing go-karts with his old friend, Tom Schiller. The Schiller name has been part of the Barossa’s w**emaking and grape-growing heritage for generations, and today Tom tends the same vines his family has cared for before him.

Dave Brookes, Halliday W**e Companion:

“Bright, punchy blackberry and blackcurrant pastille fruits, along with black cherry and dark plum. Hints of brown spice, dark chocolate, crushed herbs, olive tapenade and earth. There’s a pleasing juiciness and vibrancy to the fruit on the palate, fine, silty tannins and a bright pastille-esque acidity as the w**e trails off.”

Now available online
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03/07/2026

JK 2024 Barossa Valley Grenache 'Dad's Block'

93 Points, Halliday W**e Companion

Named after James' late father, “Dad's Block” comes from the centenarian Grenache vineyard surrounding the Barossa stone cottage where James grew up.

Nearly four decades later, he has returned to these same vines to create a w**e that celebrates both this remarkable 1925-planted vineyard and the memories it holds.

Hand-harvested and matured in clay jarres, seasoned French oak and new French oak, the w**e is crafted with patience and restraint, allowing the individuality of “Dad's Block” to shine through.

“Raspberry-flecked red plum and red and dark cherry fruits with underlying exotic spice, citrus blossom, cranberry, crushed herbs and wildflowers. There's an elasticity and suppleness to the palate, with fine tannins and a nice crunch to the acidity."

— Dave Brookes, Halliday W**e Companion

Now available online.

19/06/2026

JK Blanc de Blancs, Adelaide Hills & Limestone Coast

An homage to Gill, James' mother, and their shared love of Ch*****ne.

Crafted using the traditional method, this w**e brings together Chardonnay from two exceptional cool-climate vineyards in the Adelaide Hills and Coonawara.

Matured on lees in clay amphoras before 30 months' bottle ageing, it is a w**e shaped by earth, time, and restraint.

"The w**e speaks of yellow citrus and a subtle yeast note. Rising scones and self-raising flour. Cashew butter adds a layer beneath a continuous line of lemon and white peach. Fruit is youthful, and its delicate bead will uplift your day."

— Shanteh Wale, Halliday W**e Companion

Now available online.

15/06/2026

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A deeply personal collection of w**es that reflects w**emaker James Kalleske’s influences, experiences, and approach.

Made with an appreciation for wabi-sabi — the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in nature’s individuality and inherent character — these w**es are crafted with patience and restraint. We hope this allows the character of each vineyard to speak for itself.

3 w**es, now available online.

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Shot on location in the Barossa Valley and

With thanks to for their hospitality.

21/01/2026

A frugal w**e by design, served slightly cool.

Our Short Stories Barossa Valley Nouveau is drawn from the skins of our Grenache and Shiraz from our rosé production, with a portion of carbonic-macerated Alicante Bouschet and Viognier. Made creatively using grape skins that would otherwise be discarded, it’s bright and juicy, with notes of morello cherry and chocolate-dipped strawberries.

Enjoyed here at Begawan Biji in Ubud, a sustainably minded kitchen serving heritage rice and organic vegetables from their permaculture garden 🍷

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04/11/2025

We’re recently back from an eye-opening trip to the Penedès w**e region just west of Barcelona 🇪🇸

Thanks to Jesi at and Jordi at for showing us some of the best sparkling w**es in the region — under the Corpinnat classification 🥂

Much pan con tomate, jamón ibérico, and rolling vineyard views were imbibed — along with bubbles, naturally!

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14/10/2025

We profiled Ubud-based botanical artist Tania Efimova — .aquarelle.art — to celebrate the launch of Short Stories in Bali.

Her work tallies over 50 indigenous flower varieties –from the elusive dragonfruit bloom to the island’s ubiquitous frangipanis – all rendered in gorgeously intricate watercolour.

On a high from her recent win at the Plantae Exhibition in London, she was a joy to chat botany and Bali with. Read the full profile – which dips into little-known local associations with Balinese flora and their ritualistic role – below.


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Explore the work of Ubud-based botanical artist Tatania Efimova as she delves into Bali’s sacred flowers, their role in daily rituals, and the island’s deeper spiritual symbolism. From beauty to meaning, discover how blooms shape Balinese life — and how Tania captures it all through her art.

25/09/2025

We’re thrilled to be part of the this year!

Join us with Chicago-born poet and performer Miles Merrill for a night of w**e, cheese, and poetry at Kemiri, COMO Uma Ubud’s frangipani-fringed restaurant. We’ll be showcasing our w**es alongside artisan cheeses by from the Central Java highlands and a line-up of international poets.

Price includes a welcome mocktail, a glass of w**e, and canapés.

📍COMO Uma Ubud
🗓️ Thursday, 30 October
⏰ 18.00 - 19.30
🎟️ IDR 590,000++

16/09/2025

Now available in Bali 🙌

Find us at The Cellardoor Bali 🍷