Penfolds, Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz other_regions_italy Mourvèdre and Cinsault

Mourvèdre and Cinsault

all of which are trimmed in a hint of oak toast

spice and humus and an abundance of floral elements

offering intense raspberry and bitter cherry flavors and a strong suggestion of candied rose

but the Vieilles Vignes is always exceptional

Penfolds, Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz other_regions_italy Mourvèdre and CinsaultPenfolds'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,