Penfolds, Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz other_regions refined and full—all the good

refined and full—all the good and important things in confluence here

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

(from vines planted in 1950)

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

Penfolds, Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz other_regions refined and full—all the goodPenfolds'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,