Penfolds, Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz other_regions intense and lingering finish

intense and lingering finish

(from vines planted in 1950)

sweet finish

The vibrant if slightly less dense medium weight flavors possess a highly sophisticated texture of lace and grace

The 2018 Cos dEstournel Blanc is a large step up from the Pagodes de Cos Blanc

Penfolds, Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz other_regions intense and lingering finishPenfolds'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,