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Penfolds Superblend 802.A Cabernet Shiraz 2018 (Gift Boxed)

Name: Penfolds Superblend 802.A Cabernet Shiraz 2018 (Gift Boxed)
Brand: Penfolds
SKU: 9310297032303
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The Penfolds Superblend 802.A Cabernet Shiraz 2018 boasts a deep crimson red colour and is characterised by hints of familial and formic notes. It is aged in stylish oak barrels with an expertly balanced barrel fermentation. The tantalising aromas include notes of cola nut, star anise, and curry leaf, adding to its complex appeal. The wine's full-bodied and generous nature is complemented by a rich combination of blood plum, fig, and goji berry flavours. This incredible wine offers an exciting balance of sweet and savoury flavours, with a sweet buttered/toffee glaze and a roasted reduction with tomato oil. Its tannins are both malleable and chunky, providing a satisfying grip. The wine also offers a subtle hint of malt and polished timber, reflecting the 22-month ageing process in 100% new oak. It is truly a bold and unforgettable wine.

"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 first 707, second Grange and third 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 the ensuing legends of Penfolds cabernet shiraz. Superblend, A-class indeed!"
98 Points - Tyson Stelzer

Wine Specifications

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

Size: 750mL

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ABV: 14.5%

Vintage: 2018

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Winery & Vintage Info

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.

This cabernet shiraz blend requires time in glass to liberate fruits and reveal intent.

Winter started relatively dry with increased rainfall occurring in the second half. The Barossa Valley vines entered the growing season with healthy soil moisture profiles well down into the root-zone. Spring was warm and dry encouraging an early start to the growing season. A spell of cooler weather around budburst slowed vine phenology yet climatic conditions for flowering and fruit-set were optimal in all regions. Prevailing conditions favoured the growth of protective vine canopies. Summer was warm, with the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Coonawarra regions all experiencing heat spells greater than 35°C in January coupled with below-average rainfall. The warm weather delayed veraison by a few weeks, a pattern also reflected in Wrattonbully and Robe. A very dry finish to summer coupled with an unseasonably warm autumn ensured both shiraz and cabernet sauvignon achieved ample ripeness with exceptional flavour and intensity.

Fruit sourced from Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Wrattonbully, Robe, and Clare Valley.