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1998 parker coonawarra estate, terra rossa cabernet sauvignon, coonawarra
Why We're Buying
John Parker founded Parker Coonawarra Estate with one mission in mind: to produce the best cabernet sauvignon in Australia. The most faithful expression of the Coonawarra terroir has been Terra Rossa, a well-structured and multi-layered red blend. Terra Rossa has skyrocketed in popularity recently, appreciating 76 in 2020.
Critics Scores
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Readers should keep an eye out for the 1998 Terra Rossa First Growth after its release later this year. Its dense purple color is followed by extraordinarily sweet fruit, intense glycerin, and a full-bodied, concentrated mouth-feel. The purity, high extract, and uncanny symmetry is breathtaking. Perhaps the finest Terra Rossa First Growth yet produced, it should drink well for two decades or more.