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Balnaves Cabernet Merlot 2002
An evenly structured but slightly herbaceous blend whose restrained aromas of small black and red berries, cedar/vanilla oak and mint/menthol undertones precede a smooth and elegant palate framed by firmish, but pliant tannins. It’s tightly knit and structured, but a shade too vegetal for a higher rating and cellaring expectation.
Vintage
2002
Peak years to drink
2007 - 2010+
Jeremy's score
87 / 100
Seal type
Cork
Balnaves Cabernet Merlot
Coonawarra
Price Range at Release: $20-$29
Vintage: 2013
Alc %: 14.5
$ Rel: 30
An evenly structured but slightly herbaceous blend whose restrained aromas of small black and red berries, cedar/vanilla oak and mint/menthol undertones precede a smooth and elegant palate framed by firmish, but pliant tannins. It's tightly knit and structured, but a shade too vegetal for a higher rating and cellaring expectation.
Last Date Tasted: 4/10/2018
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Cellar
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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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2013
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92 | 17.9 | 2025-2033  |
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2012
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91 | 17.6 | 2020-2024+ |
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2011
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91 | 17.5 | 2019-2023+ |
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2010
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90 | 17.2 | 2022-2030 |
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2009
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90 | 17.2 | 2017-2021  |
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2008
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91 | 17.4 | 2016-2020+ |
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2007
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91 | 17.5 | 2019-2027 |
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2006
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87 | 16.0 | 2011-2014 |
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2005
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89 | 16.7 | 2010-2013+ |
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2004
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95 | 18.7 | 2016-2024 |
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2002
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87 | 16.3 | 2007-2010+ |
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2001
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90 | 17.2 | 2009-2013 |
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2000
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88 | 16.4 | 2002-2005+ |
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1998
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93 | 18.1 | 2006-2010 |
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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:
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