Penfolds, Superblend 802.A Cabernet Shiraz other_regions there is less primary fruit

there is less primary fruit intensity

Aged for 18 months in oak (40% new)

while in upper-Pradikat realms

There is excellent intensity to the detailed

Penfolds, Superblend 802.A Cabernet Shiraz other_regions there is less primary fruitA huge rush of cedar and vanilla greet the nose on opening, followed by waves of cassis and boysenberry fruit. The 2018 802. A Superblend is a mix of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 32% Shiraz, all raised in 100% new American oak for 22 months and blended just prior to bottling. With components drawn from several of South Austrralia's premium growing regions (led by Barossa and McLaren Vale), this is a full bodied, lush wine that finishes with driving