Superblend 802-A 2018 Penfolds

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Penfolds
Vintage	2018
Country	Australia
Region	Barossa Valley
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2022-2040
Stock	9

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (94)

A 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 tannins and a long, velvety finish, yet it doesn't seem as seamless or elegant as its 802.B counterpart. Perhaps it just needs more time? Tasted twice, with consistent notes.

James Suckling (93)

Dense and taut, with a mouthful of cedary tannins, showing off cigar box, dried herb and powdery espresso notes. The fruit flavors are smooth and reminiscent of kirsch, framboise and huckleberry jam, with a hint of black walnut liqueur coming in on the finish, where the tannins clamp down further, yet luckily the flavors are equally intense. Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.