Penfolds, Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz

Penfolds, Superblend 802.B Cabernet ShirazPenfolds's 2018 802. B Superblend comes across as more refined and elegant than the 802. A. It's 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Shiraz, blended just after fermentation and then aged 19 months in 54% new French oak. The oak here is more integrated and subtler, while the density of the fruit is similar, with overtones of mocha and dark chocolate added to the mix of cassis and blackberry flavors. It's medium to full bodied, silky and fine, with a long,

velvety core of black cherries

Good stuff here

with extraordinary concentration

This barrel sample expresses liquorice

The wine was made from a blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot

high-toned and equally airy nose reflects notes of pure essence of red pinot fruit that is sprinkled with floral

(92-94)/2033+

This is also quite refreshing and while it would be infanticide to open one early

This too has enough sulfur on the nose to mask the underlying fruit

there is very little in the way of Cannubi sensuality or character

and waves of fresh

with a fleshy core of fruit