2020 The Blend
2020 Merlot Blend
Coonawarra, South Australia
Medium bodied with a soft round Merlot mouth-feel, black fruit flavours with a touch of dried herbs.
Wine Details
- Region Coonawarra, South Australia
- Vintage 2020
- Type Red Wine
- Variety Merlot Blend
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 14.5%
- PH
3.44
- Acidity
6.2 g/L
- 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
Vintage 2020 was typified by small crops and great natural acidity. The Blend is 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, matured in 18% new French oak for 12 months prior to bottling in October 2021.
- Tasting Notes
Medium bodied with a purple hue, this wine is perfumed and fine. On the palate, red and black currants show the higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in this year’s Blend. A touch of coffee and cedar are delicately balanced with a fine tannin finish.
- Awards
Wine Details
- Region Coonawarra, South Australia
- Vintage 2020
- Type Red Wine
- Variety Merlot Blend
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 14.5%
- PH
3.44
- Acidity
6.2 g/L
- 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
Vintage 2020 was typified by small crops and great natural acidity. The Blend is 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, matured in 18% new French oak for 12 months prior to bottling in October 2021.
- Tasting Notes
Medium bodied with a purple hue, this wine is perfumed and fine. On the palate, red and black currants show the higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in this year’s Blend. A touch of coffee and cedar are delicately balanced with a fine tannin finish.
- Awards