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2015 Balnaves of Coonawarra The Blend Coonawarra
Red Bordeaux Blend
- Australia
- South Australia
- Limestone Coast
- Coonawarra
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Community Tasting Notes 1
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Benj wrote: 87 points
August 18, 2020 - 60% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. Screwcap almost popped open when unscrewed. Initial pop-and-pour revealed massive harsh tannin, VA, and funk - seemed like maybe this had some microbial activity in bottle. However, after a 1-hour decant all was well again, with some nice cassis, spiced wood, and vibrant acidity. The fruit was just a touch muddy, and the palate just a touch disjointed - perhaps elements of the wine itself, perhaps results of whatever was going on in this particular bottle - but this turned out to be a nice sip. Lacked the clarity of fruit or refreshing herbaceousness that makes some other Coonawarra wines sing at their price point, but decent stuff. Likely not a rebuy at $23. 14%.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2015
- Type Red
- Producer Balnaves of Coonawarra
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation The Blend
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Australia
- Region South Australia
- SubRegion Limestone Coast
- Appellation Coonawarra
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 49 (39%)
- Consumed 77 (61%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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- ProducerBalnaves of Coonawarra
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryAustralia
- RegionSouth Australia
- SubRegionLimestone Coast
- AppellationCoonawarra
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