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Balnaves Chardonnay 2012
Very smoky, with oaky aromas of peaches and creamy vanilla oak backed by notes of lanolin, cloves and cinnamon and a powerful presence of butterscotch and candied sweetcorn. Rich and toasty, with flavours of burned sugar and a persistent core of melon/peachy fruit, it leaves me with an indelible impression of Frosties breakfast cereal and of Tony the Tiger growling ÔThey Great!Õ. So much for sensible wine commentary, but itÕs a fact.
Vintage
2012
Peak years to drink
2014 - 2017+
Jeremy's score
87 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Balnaves Chardonnay
Coonawarra
Price Range at Release: $20-$29
Vintage: 2014
Alc %: 13.0
$ Rel: 29
Very smoky, with oaky aromas of peaches and creamy vanilla oak backed by notes of lanolin, cloves and cinnamon and a powerful presence of butterscotch and candied sweetcorn. Rich and toasty, with flavours of burned sugar and a persistent core of melon/peachy fruit, it leaves me with an indelible impression of Frosties breakfast cereal and of Tony the Tiger growling ÔThey Great!Õ. So much for sensible wine commentary, but itÕs a fact.
Last Date Tasted: 17/05/2015
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2014
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88 | 16.4 | 2016-2019  |
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2013
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88 | 16.6 | 2015-2018+ |
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2012
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87 | 16.2 | 2014-2017+ |
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2011
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90 | 17.1 | 2013-2016 |
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2010
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90 | 17.3 | 2012-2015+ |
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2007
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89 | 16.7 | 2009-2012 |
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2006
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86 | 15.8 | 2008-2011 |
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2005
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90 | 17.0 | 2007-2010+ |
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2004
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87 | 16.2 | 2006-2009 |
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2003
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91 | 17.4 | 2005-2008 |
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2002
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88 | 16.5 | 2004-2007 |
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2001
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83 | 15.2 | 2002-2003+ |
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1999
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86 | 15.8 | 2000-2001+ |
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1998
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82 | 15.0 | 1999-2000 |
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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
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:
Email:
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