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Penfolds Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz Magnum 1.5lt

Name: Penfolds Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz Magnum 1.5lt
SKU: 6688
Availability: InStock

One Superblend. Two Interpretations. Curiosity and experimentation delivers 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 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.

Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Wrattonbully, Robe, Clare Valley.

“This is easily the pick of the two new, limited-release ‘Superblend’ wines from 2018 with complex spiced dark-berry and plum aromas. Graphite and cedary oak, too. Nothing dominates this wine. The palate is layered and seamless and carries pure and intense fruit flavors so long. This is on the mark. A blend of 55% cabernet sauvignon and 45% shiraz that was blended after fermentation, then matured for 19 months in French-oak hogsheads (54% new and 46% 1-year-old). Drink or hold.” – 98 points, Nick Stock, James Suckling

$1,999.00 each

Additional details

Catalog:

Cabernet Sauvignon and Cab Blends, Red Wines, Wine

Region:

Australia, SA Multi-Regional, South Australia

Cellaring:

Enjoy now or peak drinking 2028-2055

Nose:

Youthful and fresh. An ascent of dark summer pudding aromatics, underpinned by a blackberry/mulberry/loganberry fruit base. Citrus higher notes (possibly) compliments of 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 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 contributing 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.

Varietal Composition:

Cabernet sauvignon 55% and shiraz 45%