Troy Kalleske

 

Troy Kalleske

Good wine encapsulates the integrity, skill and passion of both the winegrower and winemaker. With this in mind, Tammy enlisted the talents of valued friend and cousin Troy Kalleske as Schutz Barossa’s winemaker. Troy's outstanding academic achievements are only outshone by his success and applaud within the industry. Troy grew up amongst the vines and from a young age, was grape-picking and pruning the vines planted by his great-great-great grandfather many years earlier.

In 1999, Troy graduated with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Oenology) Degree from the University of Adelaide, achieving a distinction average. During his studies Troy was awarded no less than three scholarships, including the prestigious South Australian Wine and Brandy Industry Association Medal for Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Oenology).

Following university, Troy was a graduate winemaker with Southcorp where he gained valuable experience at Seppelt Great Western, Lindemans, Penfolds and Seppeltsfield fortified winery. On completion of the graduate winemaker program, Troy continued winemaking for Southcorp at Penfolds, BarossaValley. Troy has also completed a vintage with Veritas Winery and Miranda Wines. In keeping with the increasingly global wine business he left Australia and gained valuable international knowledge of the industry as Harvest Enologist for Kendall-Jackson at Vinwood Cellars in Geyserville, Sonoma County, USA.

In 2002, Troy took the next step and established the Kalleske winery. Troy produces high quality wines without compromise, integrating youthful enthusiasm and his pride in Barossa tradition.