balnaves of coonawarra

Balnaves of Coonawarra is a small, family-owned wine company in the heart of the famous Coonawarra Terra Rossa strip. Taking a truly hands-on approach to winemaking, the Balnaves family aims to produce consistently high-quality wines from fruit sourced from its own Coonawarra vineyards, reflecting the unique terroir of this cool-climate region. Here, Cabernet Sauvignon is the primary planted variety, accounting for 70% of vineyard, but other grape varieties include Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Chardonnay.