Quantum 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.
Northern and southern hemispheres bring prized cabernet sauvignon from Napa Valley and pedigreed shiraz from South Australia.
| 种类
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| 年份
2018
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2018 |
| 容量
750 mL
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750 mL |
| Closure
Cork
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Cork |
Quantum 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.
Northern and southern hemispheres bring prized cabernet sauvignon from Napa Valley and pedigreed shiraz from South Australia.
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
| 100 Points - Meridith May (Somm Journal) |
| 98 Points - James Suckling |
| 99 Points - Huon Hooke |
| 97 Points - David Sly |
| 97 Points - Andrew Caillard |
"Muscle and grace delineate a wine that is making history in the footsteps of its forebear, Grange. Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (87%) and South Australian Shiraz (13%) are the building blocks for this multi-dimensional creation. Balanced and expressive, with recognizable accents of both the Southern and Northern hemispheres, it offers aromas of fresh dark berries, apple tart, and a touch of piquant spice. 100 points."
"(USA and Australia) This is a wine of phenomenal power and concentration, and seemingly endless persistence. A mixture of dark berry fruits are lurking beneath savoury layers of smoky, earthy graphite, charcuterie and subtle spices. It carries the distinctive Penfolds stamp. For all its muscle, it is remarkably approachable already. A great wine, and a worthy running-mate for Grange. (13% shiraz. The US cabernet is from Oakville and Diamond Mountain. Drink 2021-2053 – 99 points"
"What sticks with you about this global blend of Napa and Southern Australian wine is the intense and transparent purple and blue fruit. Lots of blackberry and blueberry aromas with some stones and flowers, such as violets. It’s a very layered and intense wine with very refined, creamy and chewy tannins. Full and very impressive. Very Penfolds. Mouth-filling texture. It’s made mostly from Napa grapes and predominantly from Oakville and Diamond Mountain. About one-fifth is from South Australia. Aged in 80% new American oak and 20% new French. Try after 2026 – 98 points."
Deep red, magenta brightness at the rim.
A complex dark-berried spectrum commands immediate focus and with further attention blackberry, blueberry and boysenberry can be teased out.
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
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87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Shiraz |
|---|---|
| VINEYARD REGION
Napa Valley, South Australia
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Napa Valley, South Australia |
| 葡萄酒分析
酒精浓度: 14.5%, pH: 3.70, Acidity: 7.07g/L
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酒精浓度: 14.5%, pH: 3.70, Acidity: 7.07g/L |
| MATURATION
16 months in American oak (80% new) and French oak (20% new)
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16 months in American oak (80% new) and French oak (20% new) |
As an added touch, collectors in Australia, can personalise their Bin 98 Quantum gift box with a bespoke magnetic plaque denoting a name and special message or occasion. The engraved plaque is complimentary with every online purchase of Bin 98 Quantum Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Grange 750mL and Grange 1.5L magnum gift box.
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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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