{"product_id":"2001-balnaves-of-coonawarra-the-tally-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-750ml","title":"2001 Balnaves of Coonawarra The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlagship Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Balnaves of Coonawarra.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e96 points from James Halliday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e96 points from Jeremy Oliver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e95 points from Bob Campbell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e93 points from The Wine Front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMature Coonawarra Cabernet with strong collector appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClassic terra rossa Cabernet style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e96 points - James Halliday: \"Dense colour; saturated black fruits, opulent mouthfeel...\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e96 points - Jeremy Oliver, tasted January 2003.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e95 points - Bob Campbell, tasted February 2005.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e93 points - The Wine Front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with chicken pastilla, laal maas, Neua pad king, Dexter T-bone, roast beef, lamb shoulder or venison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Balnaves of Coonawarra\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalnaves 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducer: Balnaves of Coonawarra\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWine: The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVintage: 2001\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRegion: Coonawarra, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCountry: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWine Style: Red Wine - Rich and Intense\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBottle Size: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cellarhand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52349984604462,"sku":"5852623208","price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/42_2001_Balnaves_The_Tally_Reserve_Cabernet_Sauvignon_Coonawarra_750ml.jpg?v=1784867913","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2001-balnaves-of-coonawarra-the-tally-reserve-cabernet-sauvignon-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}