Penfolds Superblend 802.A Cabernet Shiraz 2018 Magnum 1.5L
Item #136045
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Description
One Superblend. Two Interpretations. Curiosity and experimentation delivers two new wines made from parcels destined for Penfolds flagships: Superblend 802.A and 802.B Cabernet Shiraz. 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.A components were aged separately in new American oak hogsheads for 22 months prior to being blended. The cabernet sauvignon makes its structural presence felt comprising 68% of the blend, while the 32% shiraz contribution adds generosity. Unashamedly bold, immediately Penfolds.
| James Halliday Rating | 98 Points Gold Stature, power and might. The framework of cabernet in the presence of 100% new American oak hogsheads projects a 707esque presence, within which a one-third inclusion of shiraz builds dramatic palate depth and intrigue. It is as if all the grandeur of 707, Grange and 389 have been united in one dramatic whole. The result delivers structural endurance, a grand display of monumental fruit and a line and length that hark back to the glory days of Bin 60A and all the subsequent legends of Penfolds cabernet shiraz. Superblend, A-class indeed! - Tyson Stelzer, 2021 |
| Region | Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Wrattonbully, Robe, Clare Valley |
| Brand | Penfolds |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Type | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Size | 1.5 Litre |
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