Clarry’s Barossa Red is named in honour of winemaker, Troy Kalleske’s, eighty six year old Grandfather, Clarence “Clarry” Kalleske, who farmed the Kalleske vineyards from the late 1920s until his retirement in the 1990s. Clarry was the fourth generation member to tend the vines on the Kalleske family farm, established by his great grandparents who migrated from Prussia to South Australia in 1838 aboard the Prince George. Clarry spent many years pruning, handpicking and nurturing the Kalleske vineyards.

The 2004 growing season began with excellent winter rainfall and was followed by a warm, wet spring. The Summer was dry and began very hot in December but this was followed by a cool January allowing slow ripening for optimum colour production and flavour development. February was hot, giving the vines a burst of warmth and resultant rising baumes. In March the Barossa experienced perfect vintage conditions with daily temperatures in the mid to high 20’s and cool nights. April was also ideal with mild weather and no rain.