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2006 Balnaves of Coonawarra The Blend

Coonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen
Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2012-2013)
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Screw Cap

Cabernet is the dominant component of this blend comprising of 59.2% with 39.3% Merlot. The wine has spent 18 months in oak, 32% of which was new, the balance was second use. Bright crimson colour with crimson mauve hue. Medium body. The nose displays good varietal lift. The palate is tight with crisp acid backbone. Flavours of early picked plum, over cedar. The tannins are fine and dry and the acidity lingers.
Cellar 4-5 years (2012-2013)
Alc/Vol: 14.5%

Other Reviews...
The principal components are cabernet sauvignon (59%), and merlot (39%), which spent 18 months in one-third new tight-grained French oak. Vibrantly coloured, it has great concentration, and dark blackcurrant and blueberry fruit go hand in hand with lovely cedary complexity; bright, fine and focused, with a real touch of class.
Drink now-2014 with beef shashlik
93 Points
James Halliday – The Australian Top 100 – 2008