‘The Balance’ Cabernets 2022, Release No 6

Description

Dense dark purple colour in colour, with a classic Coonawarra bouquet of black current, cherry and sweet vanilla oak characters. The palate demonstrates a classic ‘dry red’ style with rich midpalate fruit and density, balanced with fine Cabernet tannins and length.

A warm summer with clear nights helped to provide further concentration of colour and flavour in the grapes with an early April harvest. The individual parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot were picked on separate dates and fermented separately in a selection of small stainless steel vessels.

Each ferment was pumped over twice daily for enhanced extraction of flavours before being pressed they were transferred to a selection of French and American oak featuring 20% new oak. Each parcel was matured for 20 months before barrels were individually selected for the final wine.

95 Points
Vinomasters – Russell Gallagher
“Impressively composed and classically styled, this Cabernet blend delivers depth and poise. Cassis, dark plum, and cedar aromas lead to a finely structured palate of concentration and seamless flow. Silky tannins and integrated oak support a long, persistent finish. Beautifully crafted with hallmark regional character and exceptional balance. Great work Sam Brand!”

95 Points
Wine Orbit – Sam Kim
“Wonderfully composed with seductive complexity, showing dark fruit richness, baking spice, smoked meat, and roasted nut aromas on the nose. The palate offers terrific weight and an expansive mouthfeel, splendidly complemented by silky texture and finely pitched tannins. This is multi-layered with beautiful harmony and structure, making it immensely appealing.”

94 Points
Ken Gargett
“Crimson/maroon, this is finely crafted with notes of cloves, leather, mulberries, bergamot, plums, coffee grinds, cherries, bay leaves and cold tea. There is juicy acidity here, with tight, fine-grained tannins, balance and length, with impressive intensity. Expect it to provide pleasure for at least the next eight to ten years.”

92 Points
Halliday Wine Companion – Shanteh Wale

92 Points
Wine Pilot – Ray Jordan
“This is a Coonawarra blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and merlot. It has the typical Coonawarra structure of medium weight with lots of bright dark fruits balanced with a fine chalky tannin edge. Floral perfume notes on the nose and a deeply intense, finely crafted palate with the chalky tannins and fine acidity controlling and defining through to a long, precise finish. An elegantly crafted wine with some medium-term cellaring potential.”