2020 Balnaves The Blend

94 pts NICK RYAN TOP 100
Super mid-week drinking on offer here from this Coonawarra stalwart producer, at an absolute steal of a price.

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Description

The Blend is the best way to get acquainted with the style of wines produced by the Balnaves family.

This is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc made in a more approachable and easy-to-drink style.

Most wines in Coonawarra are heralded for their cellaring potential, but this wine is built for drinking now.

For a Thursday night or a Sunday roast lunch, this goes down an absolute treat while scratching the Coonawarra Bordeaux blend itch at the same time.

94 points
"Born from some of Coonawarra’s best managed vineyards. Tick. Made with deftness and sensitivity by winemakers who understand intimately what makes Coonawarra special. Tick. Yours for less than the price of two schooners. Huge tick."
- Nick Ryan (Top 100 Wines of 2025)

94 points - "Top 100 Wines of 2025 The concept of “value” in wine can be a nebulous thing. There can be more of it in a bottle of real beauty costing hundreds than a magnum of woeful dishwater under 20 bucks. But here it’s quantifiable and undeniable. A classic blend of Bordeaux varieties from a region in which they excel. Tick. Born from some of Coonawarra’s best managed vineyards. Tick. Made with deftness and sensitivity by winemakers who understand intimately what makes Coonawarra special. Tick. Yours for less than the price of two schooners. Huge tick." - Nick Ryan (The Weekend Australian)

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Thomas Q.
Easy drinking

More medium bodied than their straight Cabernet. Dark black fruit with definite evidence of oak, but the finish is long and dry. Great value at this price point and as its 2019 it would be entering its prime.

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Lesley v.S.
Good wine and well priced

This wine is consistently good, and well priced.

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Brad
Coonawarra bargain

Medium bodied with a mix of red and black fruits. Balanced. Freshness a highlight but not without structure. Hard to find a better wine than this at this price point in Coonawarra.

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Davey J.D.
Classic satisfying blend

Black fruits and cedar

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Alastair H.
Value

Bang for buck!
Distinctly Coonawarra


The Balnaves Coonawarra Vineyard was established in 1975 and is situated at the southern end of the Coonawarra Terra Rossa strip. The family, which has been associated with the district since 1855, remains fully committed to a high level of ‘hands-on’ involvement.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
Variety Style ["Cabernet Blends"]
Country Australia
Region Coonawarra
Australian State SA
Feature High Score
Reviewed By The Weekend Australian
Critic Score 94
Size 750ml
Vintage 2020
Closure Screw Cap

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Most wine retailers list at a single-bottle price and then discount 10–15% when you buy six or twelve. We've taken the opposite approach. Since the overwhelming majority of our orders are already 6 bottles or more, our list price is set for the case buyer from the start. There's no inflated single-bottle price to discount down from.

What that means for you:

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Put simply: the box discount is already baked into the price.

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