Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006Wine Business Monthly (WBM) Top 100 Wines of 2008 The Balnaves vineyard comprises twelve blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon vines of varying acreage and vine age, the oldest planted in 1975. These blocks are divided again into smaller parcels of between one and two hectares, following soil types and topography, with approximately forty Cabernet Sauvignon fermentations being conducted each vintage. The best of these ferments are set aside during vintage for

"  Winestate Magazine  ★★★★(★)

"We're all familiar with the produce of the Lusatia Park vineyard (now owned by De Bortoli)

Some are fiercely traditional

you never understand that it’s a very long process to become free and to understand that the end game is not to be the face of the brand

with fragrant red fruit

"  William Kelley

Over time something important has become clear - Murrumbateman and Shiraz (in the right hands) are one of those rare combinations in the world of wine that can produce something truly exciting

anywhere from five to 10 to 20 years of cellaring the wine is ideal

350 dozen made

originally known as Baileys Bundarra

planted to a mix of Pinot Noir clones

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