To be prized for its complex structure rather than just 'big fruit'. Lovely interplay of cassis/blackcurrant and cedary oak. Rich yet elegant with supreme balance. Balgownie has been crafting benchmark Victorian reds since the 1970s. The wines are hand-plunged during fermentation in small, open concrete vats to produce deep, richly flavoured and textural wines, typical of the house style. The reds from the Hermitage Road winery enjoy more than a gentle nod to the Rhone Valley and are amongst Victoria's proudest, most sumptuous wines with excellent concentration, but carefully balanced by finesse.