At the table with The Blend - Coonawarra - 2020
The length and intensity of the flavors that this wine offers will sublimate lamb, game or beef simmered with carrots and spices. You can also simply pair it with a homemade burger!
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The Blend - Coonawarra - 2020BALNAVES
Balnaves is one of the leading wineries in South Australia's famous Coonawarra wine region, with 'The Blend' regularly offering excellent quality red wines and specializing in blends of its Bordeaux grape varieties. This wine is organic and aged for 14 months in oak barrels. It develops intense aromas of wild blackberries , blackcurrant , black cherries , blueberries , wild anise , licorice , smoked wood and coffee . The palate is full-bodied and the tannins are well blended. The Merlot brings a sensation of softness and the Cabernet Sauvignon brings structure. A wine of great complexity for lovers of Bordeaux blends!
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Coonawarra
Coonawarra is the most important wine region in South Australia's coastal zone. The first vines were planted in the last decade of the 19th century by the Scottish settler John Riddoch. It is credited with producing some of the finest red wines in the whole country and is often described as Australia's most famous terroir. It lies in the far south-east of the state, near the border with Victoria, south of Wrattonbully. The nearby Southern Ocean gives Coonawarra a mild oceanic climate, with Mediterranean-style summers tempered by cool sea breezes. This cooling of the vines is essential to the richness and complexity of the region's wines, as it lengthens the ripening period and allows a wide range of flavours to develop. Cabernet Sauvignon is the star of the region, producing some of Australia's greatest wines. They show concentrated fruit flavours and, although the winemaking aims to extract as much tannin as possible, the tannins are well integrated and never overpowering.
The little history of the country
Australia
Australia began producing wine more than two centuries ago. This has resulted in a country rich in old vines, multi-generational winemaking families and an ingrained knowledge and respect for craftsmanship. Add to that a thirst to explore and innovate, a fearless attitude and a diverse notebook of 65 wine regions in many climates, and you have the makings of an extraordinary wine country unlike any other.
Australia burst into export markets in the 1980s and since then has been providing the world with vibrant, fruity and exceptional value wines. Until the late 1990s and early 2000s, Australian wine history was dominated by examples of Shiraz, Grenache and overly concentrated red blends. Between these two extremes lies the diversity of Australia's offering of high quality and regional wines that has always existed.
Australian viticulture is mainly concentrated on the southern oceanic edge where conditions are cooler. There are four main wine regions located around major cities. Western Australia around Perth, South Australia around Adelaide, Victoria around Melbourne and New South Wales around Sydney.
The country is one of the largest wine producers in the world, and was the 4th largest exporter in the world in 2011. This recent development now makes Australia one of the most prominent countries for the quality of its wines. You can taste Australian wines all over the country. Each Australian region has its own grape varieties. Australian wines are defined by their grape variety, unlike French wines which are defined by their terroir.
All about The Blend - Coonawarra - 2020
At what temperature should The Blend - Coonawarra - 2020 be served?
Between 16 and 18 °C. An hour in a decanter helps it open up.
How long can The Blend - Coonawarra - 2020 be kept?
Ageing potential: 10 years or more, until at least 2030. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up The Blend - Coonawarra - 2020?
Grapes: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc. Origin: South Australia, Australia. Alcohol: 14%.
What to serve with The Blend - Coonawarra - 2020?
The Blend - Coonawarra - 2020 pairs well with lamb, beef, hard cheese and game. Our dish ideas are in the food pairing box at the top of the page.