Balnaves 'The Tally' Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

"The Balnaves vineyard comprises twelve blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon vines of varying acreage and vine age, the oldest planted in 1975. Since the construction of Balnaves winery in 1996, these blocks are divided again into smaller parcels, following soil types and topography, with approximately forty Cabernet Sauvignon fermentations being conducted each vintage.The best of these ferments are set a side during vintage for our Balnaves Cabernet Sauvignon and in outstanding years, Balnaves "The Tally" Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. The Tally illustrates a trend in Coonawarra: a trend to strive beyond that which the region has produced before..."- Campbell Mattinson

Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2021

Region: SA- Coonawarra

"2021 was a superb vintage reminiscent of 2004 and 2001..."

Among his many pursuits, Doug Balnaves was a shearer of Merino sheep. A shearer in Australia, is paid by the number of sheep he shears. Counted every two-hour period, the Tally is recorded in the Tally book. The higher the Tally, the greater the...

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Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2018

Region: SA- Coonawarra

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Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2016

Region: SA- Coonawarra

JAMES HALLIDAY 96 POINTS!

"As the Reserve, this wine has the right to flex extract, concentration and muscle across some oakier ribs. And yet, Balnaves' finely hewn grape tannins-all pulpy and chewy-along with a proclivity toward refinement over excess, keeps it all in...

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Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2015

Region: SA- Coonawarra

REAL REVIEW 97 POINTS! JAMES HALLIDAY 96 POINTS!

"Deep, dark and foreboding in the glass, lovely colour. Aromatics of plums, mulberries, chocolate, vanilla and a bit of cedar and tobacco, there's a lot going on here. The palate is all deep, dark and not so mysterious. There's blackberry,...

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Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2010

Region: SA- Coonawarra

NICK STOCK 97 POINTS! TYSON STELZER 96 POINTS! WINE FRONT 95 POINTS!

"The Tally, representing the top rung of Balnaves' cabernet-based reds, is given the full dose of fine French timber, and the fruit carries it off with regal style. This has cedary black fruit aromas, plums, vanillin, fresh, dark leaves and...

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Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2009

Region: SA- Coonawarra

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[SOLD-OUT] Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2014

Region: SA- Coonawarra

96 POINTS 94+ POINTS WINE FRONT!

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[SOLD-OUT] Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2013

Region: SA- Coonawarra

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[SOLD-OUT] Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2012

Region: SA- Coonawarra

Wine Front 96 points!"Hits up immediately with flavour. A luscious gravity. For all the fruit, there is tannin, a spread of it, a curling wave. Seductive and impressive at once. Rich with blackcurrant and dark chocolate. Outstanding."Campbell Mattinson,...

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[SOLD-OUT] Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2004

Region: SA- Coonawarra

Jeremy Oliver 97 points"Powerfully structured, richly fruited and handsomely crafted, this is a cabernet of First Growth attitude and presence. Alluring and lightly smoky, its perfume of dark plums, black and red berries, violets, spicy and...

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[SOLD-OUT] Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2008

Region: SA- Coonawarra

Nick Stock 95 Points!"An impressive Tally that's working itself into shape; best given more time, though. Impressive concentration and ink-black colour, boot polish, olive, mint and cassis " a classic Balnaves Coonawarra nose " backed up by toasty cedary...

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[SOLD-OUT] Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2007

Region: SA- Coonawarra

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[SOLD-OUT] Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2006

Region: SA- Coonawarra

Wine Front 95 Points!

"Strong hit of mint. Bands of violet, boysenberry, blackcurrant. Super fresh. Barely developed. Floral and fruity but lingering. Elegant but every detail is emphasised. Looks excellent. Still needs a little time." - Campbell Mattinson, Wine...

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[SOLD-OUT] Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2000

Region: SA- Coonawarra

Campbell Mattinson 95 points!"Inky, scorching black. A nose that makes the hair on the back of your neck stand on end. Brimming, swimming, effusive bouquet of coal and black fruit, combined with syrupy orange blossom/sandalwood aromas. The palate is...

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[SOLD-OUT] Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2005

Region: SA- Coonawarra

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[SOLD-OUT] Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 2001

Region: SA- Coonawarra

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[SOLD-OUT] Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet 1998

Region: SA- Coonawarra

"Peter Bissell and his team at Balnaves have made a solid impression, along with some truly outstanding wine, from recent difficult Coonawarra vintages, but in 2004 had the chance to really strut their stuff. The results are spectacular, and again it's...

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