Penfolds, Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz other_regions_italy silky character

silky character

this splendid wine promises to get even better over the next 4-6 years and possibly last through the first decade of the next century

The tannins are a good deal more sophisticated here and I very much like the overall sense of harmony and refinement

spice and humus and an abundance of floral elements

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Penfolds, Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz other_regions_italy silky characterPenfolds'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,