2004 Parson's Flat Cabernet/Shiraz
Description
Offered at 50% off as part of our bin-end selection. Please note: due to its age, we cannot guarantee optimal freshness. This bottle is best suited to those who appreciate the nuances of fully matured wines or are happy to explore beyond pristine condition.
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Tasting notes
From the same team (growers Kim and Mark Longbottom and winemaker Kim Johnston) that runs Henry’s Drive, this wine is made in a similar style. Produced from 6- to 12-year-old vines, it is a blend of 70% Shiraz and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 100% American oak, of which 80% is new. It is an in-your-face, exuberant, flamboyant Aussie red boasting loads of espresso roast, toasty oak, blackberries, cassis, and licorice. Full-bodied, opulent, and voluptuous, with oodles of glycerin and depth, this hussy requires drinking during its first 7-8 years of life, although it may last even longer. Importer: Dan Philips, The Grateful Palate, Oxnard, CA; tel. (888) 472-5283
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Robert Parker
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More reviews and scores
Dark ruby. Jammy red berries along with strong oak spice and vanilla on the nose. Fat, lush and sweet, with intense flavors of raspberry and kirsch and a wallop of vanilla. Finishes with very gentle tannins and repeating red berry notes.
From the same team (growers Kim and Mark Longbottom and winemaker Kim Johnston) that runs Henry’s Drive, this wine is made in a similar style. Produced from 6- to 12-year-old vines, it is a blend of 70% Shiraz and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in 100% American oak, of which 80% is new. It is an in-your-face, exuberant, flamboyant Aussie red boasting loads of espresso roast, toasty oak, blackberries, cassis, and licorice. Full-bodied, opulent, and voluptuous, with oodles of glycerin and depth, this hussy requires drinking during its first 7-8 years of life, although it may last even longer. Oct 2006, www.robertparker.com