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

there is less primary fruit intensity

92 ha of it coming from Echézeaux du Dessus and the remainder from Quartiers de Nuits

(from vines located in Prémeaux and Puligny with a ~70/30 proportion)

long and holding on to its last vestiges of youth

but wow - what a wine

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