Balnaves Cabernet Merlot 2020

A sleek, precisely balanced wine with impeccable proportions: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Merlot, refined by 12 months in tight-grain Troncais and Jupiles French oak barrels. Few can master tannins quite like Pete Bissell in Coonawarra. Here, fine-boned, ripe tannins serve as a hallmark of quality, guiding flavors of currant, damson plum, anise, bitter chocolate, and a medley of dried herbs towards a long, effortless finish characterized by grace rather than forcefulness. It exudes energy over weight, offering a refreshing pucker instead of a harsh rasp, leaving behind a satisfied grin rather than a grimace. Truly, a wine of exceptional beauty.

Balnaves wines represent the essence of Coonawarra, deriving exclusively from our family vineyards within this esteemed region. Our dedication lies in consistently crafting high-quality wines that embody the distinctive flavors, character, and superior fruit quality of Coonawarra, mirroring the nuances of each unique growing season in this cool climate locale.

Designed for cellaring, our wines reach their peak after several years of maturation. They are ideally savored alongside food, allowing their distinctive mouthfeel qualities to harmonize with culinary creations, enhancing the overall dining experience.