2009 Balnaves Coonawarra The Blend

Balnaves The Blend is comprised of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc with the wine being matured in a combination of new (40%) and second fill French oak for a period of 12 months.

Opaque black crimson colour with dark crimson red hue. Aromas of ripe blackcurrant are followed by a distinct spearmint note, anise, some cedar and a hint of spice. Full bodied the palate is quite generous with a sense of plumpness about it. Fully ripened blackcurrant flavours are intermixed with spearmint, anise and spice. Fine grained, slightly dryish but balanced tannins with medium to long aftertaste of blackcurrant, mint and spicy cedar.
Cellar 3-4 years (2014-2015).
Alc 14.5%