2022 The Blend
2022 Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc
Coonawarra, South Australia
Recognised as Australia's best affordable wine by Nick Ryan in The Australian's annual list of Top 100 Wines. The 2022 Blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, matured in 22% new French oak for 14 months. A vibrant and floral nose with rich raspberry and blackberry fruit. The dense red and dark fruit carries through to the palate with velvet tannins and a hint of smoky oak.
Wine Details
- Region Coonawarra, South Australia
- Vintage 2022
- Type Red Wine
- Variety Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc
- Variety Composition
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 14%
- pH
3.39
- Standard Drinks 8.3
- 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
The growing season for Vintage 2022 began very cool before warming up in late November and through January for even flowering and berry development. Despite slightly lower yields, this later warmth meant that we started picking Chardonnay in early March, as usual in a moderate season. A cool and mild Autumn allowed for gradual and even tannin development, with a few early autumn showers keeping the vines in good condition.
- Winemaking
Vintage 2022 has produced very elegant, focused wines with intense depth of flavour and tannin complexity, and we are very excited to see how they mature.
Wine Details
- Region Coonawarra, South Australia
- Vintage 2022
- Type Red Wine
- Variety Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc
- Variety Composition
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 14%
- pH
3.39
- Standard Drinks 8.3
- 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
The growing season for Vintage 2022 began very cool before warming up in late November and through January for even flowering and berry development. Despite slightly lower yields, this later warmth meant that we started picking Chardonnay in early March, as usual in a moderate season. A cool and mild Autumn allowed for gradual and even tannin development, with a few early autumn showers keeping the vines in good condition.
- Winemaking
Vintage 2022 has produced very elegant, focused wines with intense depth of flavour and tannin complexity, and we are very excited to see how they mature.