1993 Parker Coonawarra Estate Terra Rossa First Growth

If it were not for the pronounced bell pepper, vegetal note in both the aromas and flavors, this wine might merit an outstanding rating. Full-bodied, with gorgeously rich, sweet, blackcurrant, and cedar-flavored fruit, it is lush and pure, and coats the palate with a multi-textured feel. The acidity, wood, and tannin are well-integrated, but the vegetal character is a distraction. It should drink well for 10-15 years. Readers may remember that previous vintages of this wine were far less marked by such greenness. Importer: Franklin Selections, Annapolis Junction, MD; tel. (410) 880-4790