Penfolds, Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz other_regions pure and nicely intense middle

pure and nicely intense middle weight flavors that are supported by equally ripe structural elements on the long and balanced finish

Already quite forward

what you can read into the wine now is the quality of its fruit and its classic Nebbiolo aromas of wild berry

The vibrant if slightly less dense medium weight flavors possess a highly sophisticated texture of lace and grace

The 2018 Cos dEstournel Blanc is a large step up from the Pagodes de Cos Blanc

Penfolds, Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz other_regions pure and nicely intense middlePenfolds'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,