Penfolds, Superblend 802.A Cabernet Shiraz Vintage:2018 white blossoms and almond pastry

white blossoms and almond pastry

This more obviously structured effort is almost delicate at present though I suspect that the mid-palate will further flesh out with bottle age

I'd drink it young to capture that spirit

earth and a whiff of the sauvage

Fades a bit fast

Penfolds, Superblend 802.A Cabernet Shiraz Vintage:2018 white blossoms and almond pastryA huge rush of cedar and vanilla greet the nose on opening, followed by waves of cassis and boysenberry fruit. The 2018 802. A Superblend is a mix of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 32% Shiraz, all raised in 100% new American oak for 22 months and blended just prior to bottling. With components drawn from several of South Austrralia's premium growing regions (led by Barossa and McLaren Vale), this is a full bodied, lush wine that finishes with driving