Superblend 802.A Cabernet Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 30 years from vintage release, showing exceptional cellaring potential.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-cooked beef short ribs, roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, mature hard cheeses
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Penfolds Superblend 802.A represents a monumental exploration of the classic Australian 'claret' blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Released as part of a unique sibling duo to showcase the transformative power of oak maturation, the components of 802.A are aged separately in 100% new American oak hogsheads for 22 months before being masterfully blended. This technique highlights the traditional Penfolds house style, marrying the structural, leafy precision of Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from premium South Australian regions like Coonawarra and Barossa with the plush, generous dark fruit of Barossa and McLaren Vale Shiraz. The result is an incredibly concentrated, muscular, and complex wine that pays homage to Australia's unique blending heritage while pushing the boundaries of modern luxury winemaking.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate near Adelaide, Penfolds is one of Australia's oldest and most iconic wineries, now headquartered in Nuriootpa, South Australia. The estate is celebrated for pioneering a unique house style centered on multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending, a philosophy perfected by legendary winemaker Max Schubert in the mid-20th century. Penfolds is globally renowned for its robust, structured red wines aged in premium oak, most notably its flagship Grange—a rich, collectible Shiraz-based blend—alongside acclaimed expressions like Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz and Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, while maintaining its deep South Australian roots, the producer has expanded its winemaking footprint to include exceptional terroirs in California, Bordeaux, and beyond.