Wine Review & Rating: $ Parkers Estate *** Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 and ***Merlot 2023, California = Best Values
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By way of background: These Parkers Estate wines come at accessible price points in classically-styled labels with broad California appellation designations.
Inspired by Parkers Estate Merlot 2023, California: We’re playing pinball in a lively arcade, late one Sunday afternoon.
Specs: This merlot is finished at 13.5% alcohol and first sampled three years from vintage date, in July, 2026.
In the glass: Vivid magenta red with brick elements.
On the nose: Poured at room temperature and swirled vigorously, shows bright violet streaks with fresh blackberry.
On the palate: A soft, generic, fruity entry that glides along your tongue into your cheeks for a brief but clean close.
In summary: Overall, just touches three stars on the five-star Spirit of Wine scale, earning a best value at its attractive price point.
Following the black licorice test: Amps up a sweetened, bolder entry – soft, friendly but remaining generic in style.
Inspired by Parkers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2024, California: Heading out for an evening to watch a hockey match in town – gonna be a chilly game on a chilly evening!
Specs: This cabernet sauvignon is finished at 13.5% alcohol and first sampled two years from vintage date, in July, 2026.
In the glass: Deep red and violet tones.
On the nose: Poured at room temperature and swirled vigorously, violets and iron filings come through up into the nose.
On the palate: A soft entry, but with a melange of bright red and purple muddled fruits. The sip lingers with ripe currants and ripe blackberry, then settling with little acid bite at the edges for a modest and clean finish.
In summary: Overall, rates three stars on the five-star Spirit of Wine scale and is a solid best value.
Following the black licorice test: Now a bold, sweet entry, with all the fruit and layers from before. Almost drives a plus on top of the third star!
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