Balnaves 'The Blend' Cabernet Merlot' 2020
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There's a fair argument to position this wine as the leading traditional-styled Australian Cabernet at or around $22. Dry, sinewy, serious. Some spicy wood and long smooth tannin. Surprisingly classic in build but the fruit profile is friendly.. I'd expect this to go close to 10yrs.
"Fruit from 45-year-old vines on the Paulownia and Balnaves Old Shiraz blocks; matured in large format French oak (48% new) for nine months. Elevated pepper spice and floral notes make for an attractive introduction. Ripe, red berried fruit flavours rush straight up in support, though a tension to both the acidity and tannin makes all this exuberance feel controlled. This is a medium-bodied wine that's been turned out impeccably – it will drink well both young and with some years on it." 94pts | James Halliday | Wine Companion
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