About this product
Balnaves's flagship Coonawarra Cabernet: The Tally Reserve from old vines on the finest terra rossa soils. Concentrated cassis, cedar, graphite, and eucalyptus with extraordinary mineral precision from the limestone. Among Coonawarra's most refined and age-worthy expressions — 20+ year potential.
Pairing intelligence
complement
Oxtail's rich gelatinous depth requires The Tally's tannic structure and mineral precision; red wine braising creates culinary unity
classic
main
complement
Venison's lean game richness and blackcurrant echo Coonawarra's cassis; beetroot adds earthy mineral depth to echo the terra rossa
established
main
complement
An elevated everyday pairing: truffle's earthy intensity and Gruyère's nuttiness bridge Coonawarra Cabernet's mineral cedar character
adventurous
casual
complement
Dark chocolate's bitterness and smoke echo the wine's aged cedar; sea salt amplifies the terra rossa mineral while caramel adds richness
adventurous
dessert