Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2018 harvest was warm, relatively early, and dry. Because the tannins were well-matured, the wines could be kept on the skins for a prolonged maceration. Hand-picked Cabernet Sauvignon (92%) from the Dead Morris vineyard co-fermented with Petit Verdot (8%). The Tally had a lengthy maceration of 16 days on skins after a 10-day ferment before being pressed to oak. 15 months of maturation in 40% fresh French barriques with exceptionally fine grain.

In addition to spice and some leady notes from the forest bottom, the nose contains fine lifted crimson and black fruits, providing depth to the deep red hue. A delicate tannic structure and rich black fruits give the medium-bodied palate a lengthy, supple finish. a tasteful manifestation of a single ferment.