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Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Reminiscent in style and structure to the great Howard Park red from 1992, this deeply flavoured and firmly constructed cabernet has a deep, alluring and floral bouquet of blackberries, cassis, dark plums, dried herbs and minerals tightly knit with seasoned oak. Framed by a drying, but fine-grained extract, it delivers classic Coonawarra elegance, with a spotless, long and pristine palate enhanced by meaty, gamey complexity, finishing with lingering hints of black fruit and soy.
Vintage
2008
Peak years to drink
2028 - 2038
Jeremy's score
95 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Coonawarra
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2013
Alc %: 14.5
$ Rel: 90
Reminiscent in style and structure to the great Howard Park red from 1992, this deeply flavoured and firmly constructed cabernet has a deep, alluring and floral bouquet of blackberries, cassis, dark plums, dried herbs and minerals tightly knit with seasoned oak. Framed by a drying, but fine-grained extract, it delivers classic Coonawarra elegance, with a spotless, long and pristine palate enhanced by meaty, gamey complexity, finishing with lingering hints of black fruit and soy.
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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