There is lots to like here. It's juicy, flavoursome and so easy to kick back with.
Sealed under ProCork, winemaker Dylan Rhymer has researched and trialled various closures for nine years concluding Ballandean Estate wines have less spoilage and reductiveness under cork.
Blackberry and blackcurrants, the palate is wonderfully coated. A spice tickle lingers on the finish leaving soft tannins to follow. Classy stuff.
A very good wine and one worth seeking out.
Who: Ballandean Estate
What: Cabernet Merlot (14.5% alc)
Where: Granite
Belt
When: 2012
How: $28
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'12
$20-$30
Blends
Cabernet Sauvignon
Granite Belt
Merlot
Queensland
Ballandean Estate Opera Block Cabernet Merlot 2012
Ballandean Estate Opera Block Cabernet Merlot 2012
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# '12
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# Cabernet Sauvignon
# Granite Belt
# Merlot
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