Balnaves Sparkling Cabernet NV south-eastern It’s a slow burn to

It’s a slow burn to start with but aromatic intensity builds in this wine as it throws off the shackles of extreme youth and the effects of bottling

On the palate we find a wine with very good backbone and acidity

The perfect partner to your end-of week knock offs

This year’s version is predominately Pinot Gris

Floral and citrus aromas lead to a beautifully enlivened palate of zesty pink grapefruit

Balnaves Sparkling Cabernet NV south-eastern It’s a slow burn toCoonawarra, South Australia. Balnaves have used Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to make this modern sparkling red. Blended from selected parcels of more complex and elegant wines from eight vintages of reserve wines, this blend was tiraged in September 2006, then disgorged in February 2007 following 5 months on yeast lees. Rich and complex with blackcurrant, blackberry and sweet earth mature Coonawarra Cabernet characters, this wine is ready to drink on