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James Halliday – 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. Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Companion Aug 2023
About This Wine
An elegant Shiraz, reminiscent of the first wines made in Coonawarra.
Vintage 2020 was typified by small crops and great natural acidity. Fruit from 45-year-old vines from the Paulownia and Balnaves Old Shiraz blocks was picked at the start of April and matured in large format French oak (48% new) for 9 months, before bottling in March.
The wine is vibrant red in colour with an aromatic nose of red plum and mulberry. Lifted red fruit on the palate complemented by sweet vanilla spice from the oak. Medium bodied with supple tannins and great length. An elegant Shiraz, reminiscent of the first wines made in Coonawarra. Jacinta Jenkins, Balnaves
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Shiraz |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Coonawarra |
| Brand | Balnaves |
| Vintage | 2020 |
Coonawarra Wine
The Coonawarra wine region is most known for its Cabernet Sauvignon that is produced on red “terra rossa” soil. This clay soil is one of the most notable in the “New World” of wine covering an area of only 15kmx2km. The terra rossa soil also overlies soft, penetrable limestone and it is this uncommon combination that makes this region so special.
“Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted variety in the world and Coonawarra is one of the few regions where free draining soils and maritime ripening conditions achieve the ultimate varietal expression.” Coonawarra.org
From Coonawarra Cabernet you can expect a medium bodied red with powerful yet polished tannins, luscious dark berry fruit, herb and mint flavours as well as satisfying length.
While half of region’s production is Cabernet, the limestone soils also suit planting of Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon blanc.
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