2021 The Blend
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot
Coonawarra, South Australia
2021 was an outstanding vintage. Th¬e mild growing season resulted in considerable depth of colour and flavour in the wines. ¬The 2021 Blend is 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot, matured in 13% new French oak for 11 months.
Wine Details
- Region Coonawarra, South Australia
- Vintage 2021
- Type Red Wine
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot
- Variety Composition
50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 14%
- pH
3.42
- Acidity
5.82g/L
- Maturation
11 months in 13% new French Oak
- 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.
- Winemaking
2021 was an outstanding vintage. The mild growing season resulted in considerable depth of colour and flavour in the wines.
- Tasting Notes
2021 was an outstanding vintage. The mild growing season resulted in considerable depth of colour and flavour in the wines. The 2021 Blend is 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot, matured in 13% new French oak for 11 months. A vibrant medley of blackberry and blueberry on the nose. The palate has bright, lifted blackberry, inky cassis with subtle nutmeg and spice. Velvet tannins complement an elegant palate with great length. ALC/VOL 14.0% TOTAL ACID 5.82 g/L pH 3.42 RESIDUAL SUGAR 0.5 g/L
- Tasting Note
Wine Details
- Region Coonawarra, South Australia
- Vintage 2021
- Type Red Wine
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot
- Variety Composition
50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 14%
- pH
3.42
- Acidity
5.82g/L
- Maturation
11 months in 13% new French Oak
- 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.
- Winemaking
2021 was an outstanding vintage. The mild growing season resulted in considerable depth of colour and flavour in the wines.
- Tasting Notes
2021 was an outstanding vintage. The mild growing season resulted in considerable depth of colour and flavour in the wines. The 2021 Blend is 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot, matured in 13% new French oak for 11 months. A vibrant medley of blackberry and blueberry on the nose. The palate has bright, lifted blackberry, inky cassis with subtle nutmeg and spice. Velvet tannins complement an elegant palate with great length. ALC/VOL 14.0% TOTAL ACID 5.82 g/L pH 3.42 RESIDUAL SUGAR 0.5 g/L
- Tasting Note