Balnaves of Coonawarra 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (Coonawarra)

Country: Australia /
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon South Australia
Winery: Balnaves of Coonawarra / Coonawarra

This isn’t Coonawarra’s most elegant wine, but it certainly doesn’t lack for character or concentration. Menthol, vanilla, cedar and cassis deliver plenty of flavor in this chunky, full-bodied Cabernet. Charred, mocha-like notes emerge on the long, intense finish. Drink now–2025.