Penfolds Superblend 802B Cabernet Shiraz Gift Box 2018

A$990.00

 

A$940.50

Availability
In stock
Volume
750ml
Maker
Penfolds
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Region/Country
Barossa Valley, Australia
Rating
98 points

Description

Complete your set!

One Superblend. Two Interpretations. Curiosity and experimentation deliver two new wines made from parcels destined for Penfolds flagships.

Carefully selected from the coveted 2018 South Australian vintage, the wines represent two unique interpretations of the iconic Australian blend of cabernet sauvignon and shiraz. 802.B varietal composition is close to evenly split with cabernet sauvignon contributing 55% and shiraz 45% of the blend respectively. The components were married immediately post-vintage, completing 19 months of maturation as a blend in French oak hogsheads. This wine will reward careful cellaring for several decades. An intriguing counterpoint to its American oak sibling.

Rating

Score
98 points
Reviewer
Tyson Stelzer

Specifications

Serving Temp.
16-18 °C
Alcohol
14.5%
Cellar until
2028 - 2055

Tasting Profile

Nose
Youthful and fresh. An ascent of dark summer pudding aromatics, underpinned by a blackberry/mulberry/loganberry fruit base. Citrus higher notes (possibly) compliments French oak … the sandalwood and vanillin accompaniment, definitely so! Wafts of black cardamom, stalked by sweeter notes of milk chocolate, crème brulée. Inviting.
Palate
Even – an excellent line across the palate; fine and persistent. Acidity – more than likely aligned to the fruit descriptors noted: cumquat, pomegranate and persimmon. A grated texture with gritty tannins … and its savoury demeanour also contribute to a ‘textural dryness’. Dusty, shaved dark-chocolate flavours (unlike nose) and a sprinkle of chocolate dust and sweet paprika. A challenge to unravel varietal components – no tension, relaxed in tandem.

Penfolds Superblend 802B Cabernet Shiraz Gift Box 2018

Penfolds Superblend 802B Cabernet Shiraz Gift Box 2018
Penfolds Superblend 802B Cabernet Shiraz Gift Box 2018
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