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Parker Coonawara Estate Terra Rossa First Growth: Cabernet Sauvignon
It was great to spend a session with Phillip Lehmann (wine maker Parker Estate) and Jonathon Hesketh (managing director WD Wines).
We tried a spread vertical of the First Growth, but I will only write on the 1990 vintage. It is interesting to note that unlike many premium wines Parker will not produce a vintage of first growth if the fruit is not up to standard. Almost 2 out of 5 vintages will be passed up every year, as they will not compromise on quality.
1990: After 23 years of tender loving care in the Parker Estate Cellar, I can honestly say this wine can age with the best of them. This vintage was one of the best in that decade and expresses dark cherry and a forest berry drive down town. The primary fruits have left the building, but what's left is beautiful subtlety that bursts with flavor. This wine could perhaps be my mascot for Silky Smooth...
You can find this wine on Auction every now and again for $100-$150 and your local Dan Murphy's will also stock it occasionally on their Langtons Wall.
93/100 Berry Drive Points