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Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Powerfully structured, richly fruited and handsomely crafted, this is a cabernet of First Growth attitude and presence. Alluring and lightly smoky, its perfume of dark plums, black and red berries, violets, spicy and cedar/vanilla/chocolate new oak reveals a hint of dried herbs. Profound in its impact, its still closed but densely concentrated palate of deep blackberry, blueberry and dark olive flavour is tightly integrated with new oak and a drying, powdery spine of firm tannin. Perfectly honed, with great strength and longevity.
Vintage
2004
Peak years to drink
2024 - 2034+
Jeremy's score
97 / 100
Seal type
Cork
Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Coonawarra
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2013
Alc %: 14.5
$ Rel: 90
Powerfully structured, richly fruited and handsomely crafted, this is a cabernet of First Growth attitude and presence. Alluring and lightly smoky, its perfume of dark plums, black and red berries, violets, spicy and cedar/vanilla/chocolate new oak reveals a hint of dried herbs. Profound in its impact, its still closed but densely concentrated palate of deep blackberry, blueberry and dark olive flavour is tightly integrated with new oak and a drying, powdery spine of firm tannin. Perfectly honed, with great strength and longevity.
Last Date Tasted: 25/09/2019
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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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96 | 19.0 | 2033-2043+  |
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2012
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95 | 18.7 | 2032-2042 |
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2010
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94 | 18.3 | 2022-2030+  |
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2009
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93 | 18.0 | 2029-2039+ |
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2008
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95 | 18.8 | 2028-2038 |
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2007
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93 | 18.1 | 2019-2027+ |
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2006
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92 | 17.9 | 2014-2018  |
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2005
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88 | 16.5 | 2017-2025 |
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2004
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97 | 19.4 | 2024-2034+ |
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2001
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96 | 19.0 | 2013-2021 |
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2000
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91 | 17.6 | 2008-2012+ |
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1998
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93 | 18.2 | 2010-2018 |
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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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