95 Points - Shanteh Wale Balnaves of Coonawarra is a proudly family-owned winery nestled in the heart of South Australia’s famed Coonawarra region. Established in 1975, the Balnaves family has built a reputation for producing some of the region's finest wines, with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux-inspired varieties. The team at Balnaves always produce outstanding Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2021 vintage is another impressive offering. Deep rich red in colour; the nose is 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 - another top class Coonawarra Cabernet from the Balnaves. "95 Points. Fruit was sourced from the Walker and Dead Morris Vineyards, matured in French oak (36% new) for 13 months. A mix of Berger, Tarasaud and Sylvian cooperages. Cassis berries, dark bilberries and juniper spice. Plush black mulberries and thistle. Black sesame, potting soil and cassia bark. The lift of perfectly ripe cabernet berries is tangible in this elongated palate; it stretches both vertically and lengthwise. Oak allows the compact fruit to unfurl and shine. This will only continue to open and evolve. Drink: 2023 - 2034. 14%. Screwcap"- Shanteh Wale, Halliday Wine Companion.
