Hand picked from the Dead Morris vineyard and co-fermented with 9% petit verdot, this wine was matured for 14 months in 36% new fine-grain Taransaud French oak barriques. A choir of purple-clad gospel singers harmonise through bilberries, blackberries and cherries. There is a swirl of lilac and caraway seed spice that echoes throughout. Acidity is fine-tuned to the powdery, silt-like tannins. It is vibrant, with more savoury, sappy richness this vintage than in the past. This is one hell of a memorable wine. Drink now if you need to taste to believe, and then put a case away for decades to come. -Shanteh Wale – 97 Points, Halliday Wine Companion, published 19 June 2025
About This Wine
2022 was a cool and moderate season. Cabernet Sauvignon from the Dead Morris vineyard (91%) was handpicked on 19 April and co-fermented with 9% Petit Verdot, followed by 16 days of maceration on skins. The wine was matured for 14 months in 36% new fine-grained Taransaud French oak barriques.
About the Winery
Among his many pursuits, Doug Balnaves was a shearer of Merino sheep. The Tally, recorded every two hours, reflected his skill and hard work. The Balnaves family view “The Tally” as the ultimate achievement for their company.
Specifications
Vintage: 2022
Grape Variety: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot
Region: Coonawarra / South Australia / Australia
Maturation: 14 months in 36% new fine-grained Taransaud French oak barriques
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