Penfolds, Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz other_regions_italy all of which are trimmed

all of which are trimmed in a hint of oak toast

This too is quite restrained with a distinctly cool fruit profile of green fruit and a plethora of classic Chablis elements that include iodine

but the Vieilles Vignes is always exceptional

silky character

The tannins are a good deal more sophisticated here and I very much like the overall sense of harmony and refinement

Penfolds, Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz other_regions_italy all of which are trimmedPenfolds'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,