Our Review
Grapegrower, viticultural consultant and vigneron, Doug Balnaves, and wife Annette, started in the wine industry in the early ’70s. In ’90 they were joined by daughter Kirsty and son Pete in what remains a family-run business. Jacinta Jenkins assumed the mantle of winemaker following Pete Bissell’s retirement in ’20 – who remains on a casual consulting basis. The wines are invariably excellent, often outstanding. Coonawarra at its best. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Cabernet sauvignon
Cellar Door
Information
Enjoy a wine tasting at Balnaves of Coonawarra; $5 per person payable on the day with proceeds donated to a local charity. To ensure we able to give you the best possible tasting experience, please contact the Wine Room on (08) 8737 2946 for groups larger than six.
Bookings are also appreciated during peak times
Hours
Mon–Fri 9–5, w'ends 11.30–4.30
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Food
Information
We offer a cheese picnic boxes. This includes two different cheeses, cured meats, olives, crackers, quince paste and local dried fruits.
Cuisine
Picnic cheese box
Hours
7 days 12–4
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Vic, SA, Tasmania: CellarHand
NSW, Qld, ACT: Enoteca
International Sales Information
Kirsty Balnaves kirsty.balnaves@balnaves.com.au
Exports to the UK, the US, Canada, Indonesia and South Korea.
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Jacinta Jenkins |
| Viticulturalist |
Pete Balnaves |
| Region |
Coonawarra |
| Address |
15517 Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, SA 5263
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| Established |
1975 |
| Dozens |
10 000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
74.33 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Mon–Fri 9–5, w'ends 11.30–4.30 |
| Telephone |
(08) 8737 2946
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| Website |
www.balnaves.com.au
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