2022 Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2022 Balnaves The Tally Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is the flagship wine of the Balnaves estate and one of Coonawarra's most respected Cabernet Sauvignons. Produced only in outstanding vintages from carefully selected parcels of estate-grown fruit, it showcases the depth and precision that the region's famed terra rossa soils can deliver. The nose is intensely aromatic, revealing layers of blackcurrant, blackberry and dark plum alongside cedar, tobacco leaf, graphite, dried herbs and subtle dark chocolate notes.

On the palate, it is full-bodied and beautifully structured, with concentrated cassis and dark berry fruit framed by fine-grained tannins and vibrant natural acidity. The wine displays exceptional balance between power and elegance, with carefully integrated French oak contributing complexity, texture and length. Notes of cedar, spice and savoury earth emerge through the finish, which is long, refined and remarkably persistent.

Ben's Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon for collectors and lovers of premium Australian reds. While approachable with decanting, its structure and concentration make it an excellent candidate for long-term cellaring, with the potential to evolve gracefully over the next 15–20 years or more. Pair with beef Wellington, grilled rib-eye steak, roast lamb or mature hard cheeses for a classic Coonawarra food and wine experience.