Penfolds, Superblend 802.A Cabernet Shiraz other_regions medium-bodied style

medium-bodied style

(from 5 separate parcels in both Chambertin and Clos de Bèze

Knowing this wine well

A classy effort that should reward mid to even longer-term cellaring

Penfolds, Superblend 802.A Cabernet Shiraz other_regions medium-bodied styleA 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