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2018 Quantum Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum

2018 Quantum Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum

2018 Quantum Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum

Penfolds Quantum Bin 98 is the continuation of a twenty-year endeavor from when Australian vine cuttings were planted in Californian soil. A Wine of the World that encapsulates a bold blending alliance, Quantum reveals a wine that shows wisdom, crafted with conviction but also embedded in the “quality-first” philosophy that underpins Penfolds flagships. The wine serves as the most powerful expression of our blending style and leads the charge in Penfolds ambition to seek out parcels of intense flavor, structural tannins and equal parts grace and complexity. Northern and southern hemispheres bring prized cabernet sauvignon from Napa Valley and pedigreed shiraz from South Australia, respectively, into each other’s realm. Not adhering to expectations and de rigueur.

Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2018
2018
Volume
1.5 L
1.5 L
Awards
100 Points - Meridith May (Somm Journal)
98 Points - James Suckling
99 Points - Huon Hooke
97 Points - David Sly
97 Points - Andrew Caillard
2018 Penfolds Bin 98 Quantum Wine of the World Cabernet Sauvignon
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2018 Quantum Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum
$1,540.00
Price
$1,540.00

This blend assembles parcels of prized cabernet sauvignon from some of the Napa Valley’s best vineyards and pedigreed shiraz from South Australia. This is a first for Penfolds.

– Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker

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2018 Penfolds Bin 98 Quantum Wine of the World Cabernet Sauvignon

2018 Quantum Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum

Penfolds Quantum Bin 98 is the continuation of a twenty-year endeavor from when Australian vine cuttings were planted in Californian soil. A Wine of the World that encapsulates a bold blending alliance, Quantum reveals a wine that shows wisdom, crafted with conviction but also embedded in the “quality-first” philosophy that underpins Penfolds flagships. The wine serves as the most powerful expression of our blending style and leads the charge in Penfolds ambition to seek out parcels of intense flavor, structural tannins and equal parts grace and complexity. Northern and southern hemispheres bring prized cabernet sauvignon from Napa Valley and pedigreed shiraz from South Australia, respectively, into each other’s realm. Not adhering to expectations and de rigueur.

2018 Quantum Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum
$1,540.00
Price
$1,540.00
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2018
2018
Volume
1.5 L
1.5 L
Awards
100 Points - Meridith May (Somm Journal)
98 Points - James Suckling
99 Points - Huon Hooke
97 Points - David Sly
97 Points - Andrew Caillard

Awards & Accolades

Taste Description

Taste Description

2018 Quantum Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum

Colour

Deep red, magenta brightness at the rim.

Nose

A complex dark-berried spectrum commands immediate focus and with further attention blackberry, blueberry and boysenberry can be teased out.

Palate

A blue-berried wash and glistening film covers the palate with conviction. Viscous/marbled texture combines with suppleness and acid succulence. Respectful acidity tightens the palate, clenching/compressing around a core of graphite and hazelnut: Graphite confirms varietal and identity. Hazelnut confirms oak maturation. A plush texture which cushions the palate. Exotic intrigue. Sweetness that dials up over time with air. All boxes ticked.

Grape variety
87% Cabernet Sauvignon,13% Shiraz
87% Cabernet Sauvignon,13% Shiraz
wine analysis
Alc/Vol: 14.5%
Alc/Vol: 14.5%
Maturation
16 months in American oak (80% new) and French oak (20% new)
16 months in American oak (80% new) and French oak (20% new)

Our California Collection

Our California journey started decades ago in the Camatta Hills vineyard, Paso Robles. In the 1980’s, we initiated an ambitious viticultural program in Australia called ‘Heritage Selections’. From our most prized vineyards, winemakers sought to identify single vineyards, blocks and vines that produced the best quality fruit. Cuttings from these exceptional Heritage Selections were then propagated and eventually sent across the world to California.

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