RRP $45 | 95+ POINTS - BRENDAN BLACK
$16.90 PER BOTTLE (DOZEN BUYS) | $18.90 PER BOTTLE (6 BOTTLE BUY)
The 2017 Balgownie Limited Release Shiraz Cabernet is a one-off release made from Estate grown fruit by this highly regarded Bendigo producer. We were recently offered this 95+ point-rated, $45 RRP wine at a heavily discounted price, and after tasting it jumped at the opportunity.
A beautiful rendition of this classic Australian blend, it opens with lifted aromas of blackcurrant, plum, violets, with a hint of pepper and spicy oak on the nose. The palate still offers plenty of vibrancy with bright, generous fruit; the blueberry, blackberry and a touch of mocha notes supported by fine tannins. A Bendigo red with impressive concentration and length on the finish, this is an absolute bargain at this discount price.
"95+ Points. Oh boy, I really did love this wine. Despite now being seven years old, its ruby colour illustrates that there’s still a lot of life left in it. This is well and truly confirmed by the aromatics, which show an equal mix between primary and tertiary characters: blackberry, violets, raspberry, dried red and black fruits, dark chocolate, cigar box, and some well-integrated oak. The palate is glorious: silky, concentrated and vivid, with the alcohol never overwhelming but sitting firmly in the background. I also loved how it was great either to sip it by itself or to consume it with food (in my case, a juicy steak and roast veggies). I predict that with a bit more cellaring, the wine will improve even more. $45."- Brendan Black, winepilot.com, June 2024.
