2019 The Blend
2019 Merlot Blend
Coonawarra, South Australia
This year’s Blend is 49% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, with 7.5% Cabernet Franc and 5.5% Petit Verdot to add perfume.
Wine Details
- Region Coonawarra, South Australia
- Vintage 2019
- Type Red Wine
- Variety Merlot Blend
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 14.5%
- PH
3.45
- Acidity
6.36 g/L
- Closure ScrewCap
- Background
The Balnaves Coonawarra Vineyard was established in 1975 and is situated at the southern end of the Coonawarra Terra Rossa strip. The family, which has been associated with the district since 1855, remains fully committed to a high level of ‘hands-on’ involvement.
- Vintage Notes
After good winter rains and a warm spell at Christmas, Vintage 2019 became very cool and late ripening. This year’s Blend is 49% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, with 7.5% Cabernet Franc and 5.5% Petit Verdot to add perfume and lift.
- Tasting Notes
The Cabernet Sauvignon is from both our established vineyards and some cold-soaked, young vine Entav 412 clonal material, while our best Merlot parcel went into The Blend this year as we didn’t make a 2019 Cabernet Merlot Deep red in colour with a rich nose of liquorice, black fruits, cranberries and some vanilla from the wood, dense and fleshy. Fuller bodied with deep fruit, round soft tannins and lingering dark liquorice fruit characters.2019 is an outstanding vintage and this is one of the best blends we have made.
- Previous Vintage Tasting Notes
- Awards
- Tasting Notes
Wine Details
- Region Coonawarra, South Australia
- Vintage 2019
- Type Red Wine
- Variety Merlot Blend
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 14.5%
- PH
3.45
- Acidity
6.36 g/L
- Closure ScrewCap
- Background
The Balnaves Coonawarra Vineyard was established in 1975 and is situated at the southern end of the Coonawarra Terra Rossa strip. The family, which has been associated with the district since 1855, remains fully committed to a high level of ‘hands-on’ involvement.
- Vintage Notes
After good winter rains and a warm spell at Christmas, Vintage 2019 became very cool and late ripening. This year’s Blend is 49% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, with 7.5% Cabernet Franc and 5.5% Petit Verdot to add perfume and lift.
- Tasting Notes
The Cabernet Sauvignon is from both our established vineyards and some cold-soaked, young vine Entav 412 clonal material, while our best Merlot parcel went into The Blend this year as we didn’t make a 2019 Cabernet Merlot Deep red in colour with a rich nose of liquorice, black fruits, cranberries and some vanilla from the wood, dense and fleshy. Fuller bodied with deep fruit, round soft tannins and lingering dark liquorice fruit characters.2019 is an outstanding vintage and this is one of the best blends we have made.
- Previous Vintage Tasting Notes
- Awards
- Tasting Notes