2016 Geoff Merrill Parham Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale
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PARHAM16
This opulent and stylish Cabernet offers dark fruit richness on the nose with nuances of vanilla pod, cigar box, dark cocoa and anise. The palate displays outstanding concentration and depth together with plush mouthfeel and fine chalky tannins, making it firmly structured and brooding, while remaining harmonious and flowing with grace and beauty. Stunning.
97 points Sam Kim wineorbit.co.nz 5 stars
McLaren Vale 85%, Coonawarra 15%. 27 months in new American hogsheads. The fruit has done a pretty good job of absorbing that oak, blackcurrant and blackberry just shading mocha and cedar. At present it's a densely packed wine, yet to really spread its wings, but there's impressive depth of flavour there no doubt with very high quality tannin as well. Patience required.
95 points Steve Creber winecompanion.com.au
Very deep, dark colour with a tint of black, the bouquet led by charred-oak and sawn-timber aromas, the palate also oaky and sweetly-ripe fruited, the tannins quite assertive. Oak has been used to the max - a style that high-end Penfolds drinkers will enjoy. It's concentrated and rich. A whopper that comes into its own with food, such as hard cheeses, where the tannin and oak are largely tamed. It's best cellared a bit longer, but it will always be a blockbuster, and won't suit everybody's taste. I ended up really enjoying it. (Decanting is recommended) 16 JUL 2020
95 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com 2022–2040 AUD 95.00 BOTTLE (STORE)
‘Named after my Grandfather Bill Parham, who lived for 102 years and 1 month. He always attributed his longevity to smoking, drinking and having fun. This youthful red wine has the same essence of longevity. Aged in brand new American oak hogsheads for 27 months form fruit grown in two of our premium, company owned vineyards.’
Geoff Merrill
The colour is inky and intense with deep red hues and a hint of purple. The aroma is complex and powerful. Displaying dark chocolate, roast beetroot, black olive, blueberry, mint and licorice. The oak is focussed, yet balanced, creating depth and interest as it opens up in the glass. The palate is compelling, fleshy and full.
Abundant youthful tannin and tight acidity seamlessly locks the structure together. Dark blue fruits, black cherry and olive flavours display their true character during this very early stage of a long evolution.
If you want to drink now, enjoy with runny double brie or white castello, wagyu beef or pork belly (lightly flavoured fatty/sweet meats). Best give it a bit of time though.Drink 2025 - 2035
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | McLaren Vale |
| Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 97 |
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