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Balnaves of Coonawarra   Cellar door sales  

address Main Road, Coonawarra, SA 5263
region Coonawarra
telephone (08) 8737 2946
website www.balnaves.com.au
open Mon–Fri 9-5, w'ends 12-5
winemaker Pete Bissell
year established 1975
cases 9000
vineyards 55 ha

Grapegrower, viticultural consultant and vigneron, Doug Balnaves has over 50 ha of high- quality estate vineyards. The wines are invariably excellent, often outstanding, notable for their supple mouthfeel, varietal integrity, balance and length; the tannins are always fine and ripe, the oak subtle and perfectly integrated. Coonawarra at its best. Winery of the Year 2008 Wine Companion. Exports to the UK, The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Canada, Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Hong Kong.


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