‘The Balance’ Cabernets 2021

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.

97 Points
Winepilot, Ray Jordan
“Speaks so much of Coonawarra with the red fruits and chalky limestone characters evident immediately. It’s a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, all varieties that excel in Coonawarra. A brilliant bright colour with aromas of cherry and redcurrant plus a little blackcurrant to add varietal integrity. The varieties were picked and treated separately until a final barrel selection blending. A stylish and expressive wine with plenty of cellaring time.”

96 Points
Wine Orbit, Sam Kim
“This is immensely seductive and stylish, showing cassis, cigar, clove and dried flower nuances, followed by a concentrated palate offering multi-layered mouthfeel combined with outstanding depth and richness. Wonderfully framed by beautifully melded tannins, leading to an impressively long, seamless finish. At its best: 2025 to 2040. $80.00. Oct 2023.”

95 Points
Wine Showcase Magazine

95 Points
QWine, Steve Leszczynski
“Balance is the word. Give it a decant or tuck this away and patience will reward. This Nightfall Libra The Balance blend hit the mark deluxe on day three of tasting. Red fruits and berries get the jump early with blackcurrants and a lip smacking savoury drive not missing out on the action. Dark chocolate and dried herbs tuck in behind, it is a fabulous example of the sum of the parts. The Balance is a blend that brings Cabernet, Cabernet Franc and Merlot together. Drying and puckering to close, this is a classic Coonawarra red blend. Drink to ten years+.”