One Superblend. Two Interpretations. Superblend 802.A and Superblend 802.B represent two unique interpretations of the iconic Australian blend of cabernet sauvignon and shiraz, sourced from unique parcels destined for Penfolds flagships. The Superblend 802.B components were married immediately post vintage, completing 19 months maturation as a blend in French oak hogsheads.
For this gift set, we commissioned glass artist, Nick Mount to create a custom-made decanter to honour this extraordinary blend.
| 品種
Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz
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Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz |
|---|---|
| ヴィンテージ
2018
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2018 |
| ボリューム
750 mL
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750 mL |
| エンクロージャ
Cork
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Cork |
| ピーク飲酒
2028 – 2055
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2028 – 2055 |
One Superblend. Two Interpretations. Superblend 802.A and Superblend 802.B represent two unique interpretations of the iconic Australian blend of cabernet sauvignon and shiraz, sourced from unique parcels destined for Penfolds flagships. The Superblend 802.B components were married immediately post vintage, completing 19 months maturation as a blend in French oak hogsheads.
For this gift set, we commissioned glass artist, Nick Mount to create a custom-made decanter to honour this extraordinary blend.
“Two siblings, differently assembled and raised in different environments. These two wines are immediately Penfolds, yet different.”
Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker
| 98 Points - Tyson Stelzer |
| 19.5+ Points - Matthew Jukes |
| 18.5 Points - Richard Hemming MW |
Deep, bright dense crimson, black core.
Youthful and fresh. An ascent of dark summer pudding aromatics, underpinned by a blackberry/mulberry/loganberry fruit base. Citrus higher notes (possibly) compliments of French oak … the sandalwood and vanillin accompaniment, definitely so! Wafts of black cardamom, stalked by sweeter notes of milk chocolate, crème brulée. Inviting.
Even – an excellent line across palate; fine and persistent. Acidity – more than likely aligned to the fruit descriptors noted: cumquat, pomegranate and persimmon. A grated texture with gritty tannins … and its savoury demeanour also contributing to a ‘textural dryness’. Dusty, shaved dark-chocolate flavours (unlike nose) and a sprinkle of chocolate dust and sweet paprika. A challenge to unravel varietal components – no tension, relaxed in tandem.
Two limited releases, made from parcels destined for our flagships. This powerful pair were released sequentially, but are designed to be collected together.
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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.
| GRAPE VARIETY
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Shiraz
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55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Shiraz |
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| VINEYARD REGION
Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Wrattonbully, Robe, Clare Valley
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Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra, Wrattonbully, Robe, Clare Valley |
| wine analysis
Alc/Vol: 14.5%, pH: 3.60, Acidity: 7.1g/L
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Alc/Vol: 14.5%, pH: 3.60, Acidity: 7.1g/L |
| MATURATION
19 months in French oak hogsheads (54% new, 46% 1-y.o.)
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19 months in French oak hogsheads (54% new, 46% 1-y.o.) |