Parker Coonawara Estate Terra Rosa First Growth - 1988 (750ml) Saga Prefecture Mouthfeel: Described as decent to

Mouthfeel: Described as decent to viscous

to the unique finishing staves that define their Private Selection line

An enduring live wire of acid runs through a palate of sweet and tart cherries and blackberries

The aromatics suggest ripe cassis fruit

Classic North Coast Merlot

Parker Coonawara Estate Terra Rosa First Growth - 1988 (750ml) Saga Prefecture Mouthfeel: Described as decent toThe 1996 Terra Rossa First Growth (1,500 cases made from a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot) reveals an opaque purple color, as well as a superb, expressive aromatic profile with the aforementioned scents, huge, fat, full bodied flavors that coat the palate, low acidity, sweet tannin, and a sensationally long finish. This spectacular Cabernet Sauvignon has few Australian rivals for richness and complexity. Robert Parker 93 points