Balnaves Cabernet-Merlot 2012
Bordeaux Red Blends
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Spectator
Wine
3.5 Very Good
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Product Details
Varietal
Producer
Vintage
2012
Size
750ML
ABV
14.5%
Features
Boutique
Green Wine
Screw Cap
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Winemaker Notes
Balnaves Cabernet-Merlot is a deep red color with intense aromatics of blackberry, elderberry. Cassis fruit and toasty oak. The palate is medium bodied, showing soft plum and cassis fruit with warm spice from fine oak treatment and firm but fine grained tannins. A sense of austerity that will reward good cellaring.
Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Focused and expressive, layering the red berry, black plum, licorice and pumpkin pie notes with finesse and density. The flavors linger easily against moderate tannins. Drink now through 2022.
BSTBALCABMET_2012 Item# 142838