2014 Balnaves of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra
A$39.90
Availability:
Out of stock
SKU
8337CS14
Winemaker's comments:
Vintage 2014 was cool with very slow ripening after Christmas and cool night-time temperatures. Cabernet Sauvignon from our Walker, Quarry and Dead Morris Cabernet vineyards (97.5%), was blended with (2.5%) Petit Verdot, from Dunstan. This wine spent 18 months in tight-grain French oak from Sylvain, Taransaud, and Berger cooperages, before bottling in December 2015.
Deep rich red in colour, the nose is very perfumed with aromas of pure cassis, violets, blackberry and graphite combined with fine mocha-coffee French oak. The palate is structured and elegant with ripe cassis fruit and a fine tannin finish. This wine will reward careful cellaring, and we recommend decanting before drinking.
Includes 2.5% petit verdot, matured for 18 months in tight-grain French oak. Has all the Balnaves markets: high quality grapes, detailed winemaking, quality French oak and - wait for it - tightly furled tannins. All four are in balance, so the progression of the wine towards maturity is predictable. Forcing it will get you nowhere.
92 points James Halliday winecompanion.com.au
Deep red colour with a good purple tinge, the bouquet very lifted and fresh and loaded with peppermint eucalyptus nuances. Some mocha and coffee, too. The wine is intense, full-bodied and driving, with superb palate depth, balance and persistence. The tannins are firm and upright but not astringent or heavy-handed. An excellent example of Coonawarra cabernet, providing you like minty wines. 09 MAR 2019 Drink 2019–2034
93 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Coonawarra |
| Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 93 |
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