Red
Allyson Parsons Cabernet Sauvignon
Barossa Valley · Australia
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Barossa Valley
- Appellation
- Barossa Valley
- Alcohol
- 15.5%
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
red meats · lamb · aged cheeses · grilled dishes
Rated vintages
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200687 pts
Boasts tremendously ripe fruit—the stated alcohol level is 15.5%—yet doesn't seem overly hot or bulky. As you might expect, the tannins are soft, while the flavors of cassis pick up hints of cola, earth and tobacco. Despite the ripeness, there's a streak of tangy acidity that ho…
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200589 pts
Sourced largely from the northern end of the region, this features bold blackberry flavors slightly reminiscent of preserves and marked by dark shadings of cola and chocolate. Yet despite the superripe flavors, the wine remains well structured and retains some slightly herbal ov…