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Balnaves Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

Very stylish, reserved and restrained, this intensely flavoured wine simply bursts with penetrative aromas of violets and cassis, supported by lightly smoky cedar and mocha oak. Its accentuated and sweet pure dark berry fruit suggests mulberries, cassis and ripe plum, while its tight-knit tannins lend a lingering firmness to its savoury finish.

Vintage

1998

Peak years to drink

2006 - 2010+

Jeremy's score

93 / 100

Seal type

Cork

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Balnaves Cabernet Sauvignon
Coonawarra
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2014
Alc %: 14.5
Very stylish, reserved and restrained, this intensely flavoured wine simply bursts with penetrative aromas of violets and cassis, supported by lightly smoky cedar and mocha oak. Its accentuated and sweet pure dark berry fruit suggests mulberries, cassis and ripe plum, while its tight-knit tannins lend a lingering firmness to its savoury finish.
Last Date Tasted: 15/02/2020
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Vintage
Score/100
Score/20
Year To Drink
2014
8114.8

2019-2022
2012
9017.3

2020-2024+
2011
8816.6

2016-2019+
2010
9217.8

2022-2030
2009
9117.6

2017-2021
2008
9117.5

2016-2020
2007
9518.7

2019-2027+
2006
9117.6

2014-2018
2005
9217.7

2013-2017
2004
9518.8

2016-2024
2002
9017.0

2010-2014
2001
8916.7

2009-2013+
2000
8615.8

2002-2005
1999
8916.9

2007-2011
1998
9318.2

2006-2010+
1997
8716.0

2002-2005
1996
9017.2

2004-2008+

Winery

Balnaves
Balnaves has emerged over the last decade as one of CoonawarraŐs finest growers and makers of red wine. Over the years this maker has evolved its own style of red that involves a long ripening prior to harvest which can result in some slightly shrivelled and meaty characters, while most reveal a typically firm and drying astringency. While the flagship The Tally Cabernet Sauvignon most reflects these aspirations and usually has the depth of fruit to handle this approach (the 2012 being a fine example), the Cabernet Sauvignon can appear more elegant and vibrant by comparison. As frequently occurs, the inexpensive The Blend has provided one of the better inexpensive tasting experiences of the year.
Chief Executive(s):
Doug Balnaves
Winemaker:
Jacinta Jenkins
Viticulturist:
Peter Balnaves
Production Dozen:
10,000
White Wines
Chardonnay >
Red Wines
Cabernet Merlot >Cabernet Sauvignon >Entav Clone 2 Cabernet Blend >Shiraz >The Blend Cabernet Blend >The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon >
Address:
15517 Riddoch Highway , Coonawarra , South Australia 5263 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Weekends & Public Holidays 12pm - 5pm
Principal Wine Region:
Coonawarra
Telephone:
(08) 8737 2946
Website:
www.balnaves.com.au
Email:
[email protected]

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