In the nineteenth century a regular passenger on Henry Hill’s coach was the parson as he made his way around the district visiting his flock. Parson’s Flat honours this early ecclesiastical work and reflects Kim’s fondness for the classic Australian blend of Shiraz and Cabernet.
Youthful, clean and lively, with lovelyu dense varietal fruit characters and light oak nuances. A keeper! 5+ years cellaring potential.
Medium red-purple; the varieties have provided the synergy expected of the blend, aided to a degree by oak; the bouquet and medium-bodied palate offer a smooth blend of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum cake and a dash of chocolate, the tannins full and soft. Drink to 2020
2007 Parson's Flat Shiraz/ Cabernet 91 Points
A blend of 57% Shiraz and 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2007 Parson’s Flat was aged for 15 to 16 months in 60% American oak and 40% French, 40% of which was new. Very deep garnet colored, it has intense black cherry, black-berry and minted cassis aromas with nuances of tobacco, tree bark, earth and some licorice. Full-bodied with medium-firm silky tannins and high acid struc-turing the generous fruit, it has very good persistence. Just beginning to evolve and enter its drinking window, it should continue to cellar to 2016.
2007 Parson's Flat
88 Points
Has a complex bouquet of spice, earth, leather, plum and blackberry, the palate unexpectedly introducing an element of sweetness. Cork. Drink 2014
2006 Parsons Flat Shiraz Cabernet
While its reserve shiraz is a gem, this delicious blend is the ace in a very impressive portfolio of wines from Henry's Drive Vignerons. Indeed, the shiraz that drives Parsons Flat (65 per cent of the blend) shows striking cool climate characteristics which make this take on Australia's great red blend so beguiling. Its dense red colour with a purple hue and rich nose of wild berries, savoury spices and mint suggests a huge wine, though the flavours are a more luscious, harmonious meld of concentrated blackberry and milk chocolate. It's held firm but never overwhelmed by a mixture of old and new French and American oak, velvety tannins provide a supple finish between sweet and spicy notes, making smooth, scrumptious drinking.
2006 Parson’s Flat Shiraz Cabernet
89 Points
Firm in texture, with a velvety feel to the ripe cherry and roasted red pepper flavors, lingering with hints of coffee and dark chocolate. Drink now through 2013.
2006 Parson’s Flat Shiraz Cabernet
91 Points
The alluring nose exhibits aromas of cigar box, coffee, violets, blueberry and chocolate. Full-bodies, dense and nearly opulent, it has ample, rich, savory fruit, enough ripe tannin to ensure 3-4 years of ageing and a lengthy seamless finish. Drink it 2012-2021.
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