TASTING NOTES FOR Parker Estate First Growth Coonawarra South Australia 2019

🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson with a dark ruby core, dense and powerful in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Highly complex and layered, showing cassis, blackcurrant and blackberry with classic Coonawarra notes of bay leaf, thyme and sage. Hints of cedar, cigar box, tobacco and spice from fine oak add depth and sophistication.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and concentrated, delivering rich blackcurrant, dark cherry and plum fruit with superb structure and precision. Savoury herbal complexity, fine oak integration and vibrant acidity create a powerful yet beautifully balanced palate.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Firm, fine-grained tannins provide serious structure and ageing potential. The finish is long, persistent and elegant with lingering cassis, cedar, bay leaf and dark chocolate notes.

🍇 Overall Style
A benchmark Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon showing intensity, structure and refinement in equal measure. Deeply complex and cellar-worthy, this is a classic Australian Cabernet built for long-term enjoyment.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with premium beef, roast lamb, venison, slow-cooked dishes and aged hard cheeses. Also superb alongside rich winter casseroles and chargrilled meats.

🍷 BBD Verdict
A flagship Coonawarra Cabernet delivering exceptional depth, structure and pedigree. Powerful yet refined, this is elite Australian Cabernet Sauvignon with outstanding cellaring potential and true collector appeal.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷