Parker Coonawarra First Growth Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Parker Coonawarra First Growth Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

 

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Parker Coonawarra
First Growth Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
  • Vintage : 2018
  • Country : Australia
  • Region : Coonawarra
  • Subregion
  • Type : Red
  • Style Deep Full Bodied
  • Format : 75cl
  • Alcohol : 14,5°
  • Grappes : 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

First Growth is only produced in vintages where fruit quality and varietal typicity is deemed to be exceptional

Experts Score Vintage
RP Robert Parker 94+ 2018
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The terra rossa over limestone soils of southern Coonawarra have long been a recognised as one of Australia’s best locations to grow the finest of red grape varieties; the cool climate provides extended ripening for wonderful fruit expression, depth and complexity.

Our ‘Abbey’ estate vineyard is located on this brilliant strip of soil and is predominantly planted to Reynell Selection Cabernet Sauvignon - original cuttings from Bordeaux. These vines, planted in 1985, are the backbone of our First Growth.

Tasting notes:
Colour: Deep, ink black with scarlet rim
Aroma: Cassis, dark chocolate and cigar box. Complex and vibrant with notes of plush black fruits, garrigue and earth.
Palate: Fine, powder tannins with a seamless mouthfeel. Pure, bright fruit and and honey notes with an elegant balance of acidity that glides through mid-palate fruit sweetness

Robert Parker (RP) : 94+ Points (2018)
The 2018 First Growth was first made in 1988, and is only made in suitable years. The fruit in this wine is pliable and supple, with layers of ripe raspberry, nori, licorice, earth, bramble, resin and char in equal measure. There is a traditional/classical/old school vibe to this wine (call it what you will) that only emphasizes its beauty, in my mind. It speaks of Coonawarra and of Cabernet equally. The middle palate is succulent and satisfying, while the finish dries out to fresh leather, dried fig and even a hint of bay/sage and quince. A beauty.

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Parker Coonawarra First Growth Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Reviewed by Robert Parker 15-12-2023 . Score: 4