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Balnaves Shiraz 2010
Marginally under and overripe, this deeply flavoured, slightly raw and sinewy shiraz has an earthy, herbal and meaty bouquet of red berries and plums, cedary/chocolatey oak backed by notes of spearmint and menthol. Its firm, rather hard-edged palate of currant and raisin-like fruit lacks great fruit sweetness and dries out towards a raw and meaty finish. It should become smoother and more polished with time, but it does appear at odds with the elegance and charm of the finest Coonawarra shiraz.
Vintage
2010
Peak years to drink
2018 - 2022
Jeremy's score
88 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Balnaves Shiraz
Coonawarra
Price Range at Release: $20-$29
Vintage: 2015
Alc %: 14.0
$ Rel: 30
Marginally under and overripe, this deeply flavoured, slightly raw and sinewy shiraz has an earthy, herbal and meaty bouquet of red berries and plums, cedary/chocolatey oak backed by notes of spearmint and menthol. Its firm, rather hard-edged palate of currant and raisin-like fruit lacks great fruit sweetness and dries out towards a raw and meaty finish. It should become smoother and more polished with time, but it does appear at odds with the elegance and charm of the finest Coonawarra shiraz.
Last Date Tasted: 24/10/2018
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Cellar
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Drink Now
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Maybe Too Old
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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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2015
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86 | 15.8 | 2020-2023  |
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2013
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89 | 16.7 | 2012-2025  |
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2010
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88 | 16.4 | 2018-2022 |
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2009
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88 | 16.5 | 2017-2021 |
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2008
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92 | 17.9 | 2016-2020+ |
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2006
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88 | 16.4 | 2011-2014+ |
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2005
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92 | 17.8 | 2013-2017 |
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2004
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93 | 18.1 | 2012-2016+ |
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2002
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87 | 16.0 | 2007-2010 |
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2001
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90 | 17.3 | 2003-2006 |
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1999
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89 | 16.7 | 2001-2004+ |
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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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Jeremy’s score 88/100
