Balnaves Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Balnaves Cabernet Sauvignon – Fine aromas of ripe cassis, liquorice and spicy leather.

Winery Rating: 5 Star James Halliday Wine Companion 2012

Deep rich red, red tinge – Fine aromas of ripe cassis, liquorice and spicy leather combine with fine smokey French oak. Somewhat closed at this stage but tightly packed and balanced. Medium to full bodied, with a solid fruit core that is ripe and defined and runs through the palate from start to the fine grainy tannin finish. A very fine vintage 2008 wine with excellent tannin, flavour and balance. Winemaker note says hold off drinking…

Balnaves is a small family owned wine company in the heart of the famous Coonawarra Terra Rossa strip. The initial vineyard plantings commenced in 1975 and have now increased to 47 hectares. Although predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon the vineyard also includes Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Shiraz. Winemaker is Pete Bissell was the 2005 Qantas ‘Winemaker of the Year’. Pete’s wines have seen Balnaves achieve many accolades – 2008 James Halliday’s Winery of the year, 2006 Jeremy Oliver wine of the year to name a few.