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1999 Balnaves The Blend
Coonawarra, South Australia,
AUSTRALIA
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen
Closure: Cork
This wine is made from a blend of 59% Cabernet, 30% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc. The wine has been fermented in 8 tonne open fermenters and new and one year old Seguin Moreau and Louis Latour casks. The nose is a delight of perfumed aroma of cedar, spice, violets, blackcurrant and mulberry. The palate structure is a touch subdued with moderate length. Flavours of blackcurrant and spice emerge over a layer of dark chocolate and cedar. Fine grained tannins, followed by an aftertaste of chocolate and cedar.
Cellar 2-3 years (2004-2005)
Alc/Vol 13%
RATING: 89/100
VALUE: XXX/5