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Balnaves Chardonnay 2007
An early-drinking, floral and bacony chardonnay whose reserved peach and melon flavours are coupled with smoky vanilla oak and backed by spicy, nutty nuances. ItÕs generous and creamy, medium to full-bodied, finishing rather tart and austere with bracing acidity.
Vintage
2007
Peak years to drink
2009 - 2012
Jeremy's score
89 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Balnaves Chardonnay
Coonawarra
Price Range at Release: $20-$29
Vintage: 2014
Alc %: 13.0
$ Rel: 29
An early-drinking, floral and bacony chardonnay whose reserved peach and melon flavours are coupled with smoky vanilla oak and backed by spicy, nutty nuances. ItÕs generous and creamy, medium to full-bodied, finishing rather tart and austere with bracing acidity.
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:
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