Penfolds, Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz Size:6x750ml 57 ha parcel)

57 ha parcel)

This is a chiseled and sleekly powerful effort that should also be capable of aging effortlessly for years

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The 2016 Barbaresco Riserva Muncagota stands out in this group of nine for the slightly more mineral-driven definition on the bouquet and the bigger textural impact and structure of the mouthfeel

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Penfolds, Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz Size:6x750ml 57 ha parcel)Penfolds'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,