Penfolds, Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz Size:6x750ml (from Mazis Bas)

(from Mazis Bas)

Once again there is enough reduction and oak toast to push the underlying fruit to the background

Hints of matchstick character and petrol add breadth to the white peach and citrus confit scented nose

opening in the glass with a lively bouquet of citrus oil

rich and relatively forward flavors that possess a generous mid-palate though the vibrant and stony finish immediately tightens up

Penfolds, Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz Size:6x750ml (from Mazis Bas)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,