2008 Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Pete Bissell continues to produce Coonawarra Cabernets the envy of the region. With an eye always on the future, Pete moulds his exceptional wine to stay the journey. A prominent, yet balanced, tannin structure is the backbone of this 2008 Tally that is big on primary fruit as well. Any lover of traditional Australian Cabernet Sauvignon is guaranteed to love getting their teeth stuck into this beauty.

"Includes 4.2% petit verdot, hand-picked, a long maceration on skins, matured for 18 months in 66% new (French) Chateau barriques from Sylvain and Taransaud. The highly expressive bouquet of cassis, mulberry and herbs married with oak feeds into a powerful palate where savoury tannins brook no argument about their purpose in life. They need petting and soothing for a minimum of 5 years before this comes back into the Balnaves family orbit." - Wine Companion

"This wine is complex and tightly structured, made to cellar with confidence. The Balnaves family see the wine “The Tally” as the ultimate achievement for their company.