2001 Balnaves of Coonawarra The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

Overview

The 2001 Balnaves of Coonawarra The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a mature release of one of Coonawarra's benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Produced from premium estate fruit, The Tally represents the top Cabernet selection from Balnaves, built around dense black fruit, regional structure and classic cedar-edged tannins.

Now over two decades old, this is a mature Australian Cabernet with strong critic pedigree and collector appeal, showing the depth and longevity associated with Coonawarra's terra rossa soils.

Vintage & Winemaking

The Tally is Balnaves' flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, selected for concentration, varietal purity and long-term structure. The 2001 vintage shows the classic profile of mature Coonawarra Cabernet, with dark fruit, savoury development, cedar and lingering tannin length.

Product Highlights

• Flagship Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Balnaves of Coonawarra.
• 96 points from James Halliday.
• 96 points from Jeremy Oliver.
• 95 points from Bob Campbell.
• 93 points from The Wine Front.
• Mature Coonawarra Cabernet with strong collector appeal.
• Classic terra rossa Cabernet style.

Critic Scores & Reviews

• 96 points - James Halliday: "Dense colour; saturated black fruits, opulent mouthfeel..."
• 96 points - Jeremy Oliver, tasted January 2003.
• 95 points - Bob Campbell, tasted February 2005.
• 93 points - The Wine Front.

Tasting Notes

Dense in colour, with saturated black fruits, cedar, savoury oak and lingering tannins. Expect mature Cabernet notes of blackcurrant, cassis, tobacco, cedar, leather and earth, supported by Coonawarra's signature structure and length.

Food Pairing

Pair with chicken pastilla, laal maas, Neua pad king, Dexter T-bone, roast beef, lamb shoulder or venison.

Cellaring Potential

This is a mature old-vintage Cabernet Sauvignon. The original critic drinking window has now passed, so this should be approached as a drink-now bottle, with condition and provenance important.

About Balnaves of Coonawarra

Balnaves of Coonawarra is a respected family-owned producer from South Australia's Coonawarra region, best known for Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the area's famed terra rossa soils. The Tally is the estate's flagship Cabernet, produced only from top parcels and recognised as one of the region's benchmark reds.

Specifications

• Producer: Balnaves of Coonawarra
• Wine: The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
• Vintage: 2001
• Region: Coonawarra, South Australia
• Country: Australia
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Alcohol: 14%
• Wine Style: Red Wine - Rich and Intense
• Bottle Size: 750ml