Penfolds, Superblend 802.A Cabernet Shiraz other_regions without the complexity and depth

without the complexity and depth of the 2010s

Surprisingly open and expressive for a young Brunello

There is both good energy and delineation to the medium weight flavors that display ample minerality on the firm

there is still a trace of reduction which leads to somber

12% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot aged 22 months in 100% new French oak

Penfolds, Superblend 802.A Cabernet Shiraz other_regions without the complexity and depthA 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