Description
Parker Coonawarra Estate cabernet sauvignon
Colour: Rich crimson core with purple rim
Aroma: Lovely lifted nose – dark cherries, cassis, some herbs and rich cedar
Palate: Medium bodied palate housing powerful flavours from the ‘fruits of the forest’ spectrum. Some green leaf and earthy notes make a welcome addition as well, before finishing with lingering dusty tannins.
Parker’s renaissance as a premium Aussie Cabernet producer is complete. My featured estate wine is very good indeed with superbly fresh, bright, cassis and mulberry fruit leading the way and it is perfectly balanced throughout. The finish is honed and refreshing but not overly tannic or dry which is incredible bearing in mind its youth. I sense that an awful lot of the following wine wells in the core of the Estate cuvée and this gives it a degree of flair and integrity rarely found in fifteen quid wines.
Mixed berries, mint, cassis, cedar and earthy bright fruit, excellent varietal definition and intense colour has been recorded.
A strong tannin vintage indicates wines which will continue to improve for the long term.
Coonawarra
The Hesketh family assumed custodianship of Parker Coonawarra Estate in March 2013. With over fifty years’ experience in the wine industry, their philosophy is to retain John Parker’s vision for the Estate. Focusing on the core elements that make Parker Estate superior. The most appropriate grape varieties and clones, grown on the right soil profile in the best locations within Coonawarra.
The Hesketh family believes that private aegis of Parker Estate is essential to its success. Their role is to nurture the brand and the winemaking to ensure the best possible wines are produced.
