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96 Points
Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa First Growth Cabernet Blend 2010
"Established by the Late John Parker in 1985, Parker Coonawarra Estate is owned by Doug and Anne Rathbone of Yering Station fame
96pts, James Halliday!
Sourced from a premium private cellar
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Description
The Parker Coonawarra Estate First Growth blend of cabernet sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot is grown on a 17-hectare vineyard comprising predominately Reynell Selection colonial vine stock. The vineyard lies at the southern end of Coonawarra on traditional terra rossa over limestone soils. Bordelais vinification, followed by 18 to 20 months of maturation in new (80-100%) and seasoned French oak, lead to a rich, voluminous wine with mocha, espresso and blackcurrant aromas, savoury new oak, and fine-grained tannins.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal
Palate:Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite
Food Pairings:
Pork
Red Meat
Description
The Parker Coonawarra Estate First Growth blend of cabernet sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot is grown on a 17-hectare vineyard comprising predominately Reynell Selection colonial vine stock. The vineyard lies at the southern end of Coonawarra on traditional terra rossa over limestone soils. Bordelais vinification, followed by 18 to 20 months of maturation in new (80-100%) and seasoned French oak, lead to a rich, voluminous wine with mocha, espresso and blackcurrant aromas, savoury new oak, and fine-grained tannins.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal
Palate:
Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite
Food Pairings:
Pork
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal
Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite
Pork
Red Meat