Balnaves 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon SAMay08 sells for $35, has just been released, and is sealed under Procork. The wine was matured in French oak, about two thirds of which was new. The bouquet is very sweet showing ripe morello cherry fruit, cigar box/spicy oak and sweet vanillin characters. Loads of fine, drying tannins perfectly frame the package. This is a serious wine that needs time to soften further and come together. The quality, pure fruit is driving the wine and delivers blueberry, milk chocolate, plum and herb flavours which finish with very good length and crisp acidity. Just ample in weight, it has a supple consistency and a solid structure; it’s rated as Highly Recommended with *** for value. Another good result for Balnaves, but that's to be expected.