2021 Balnaves The Blend 750ml

Balnaves The Blend – Officially Australia’s Best Affordable Wine

Overview

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.

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.