Superblend 802.B Cabernet Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 30 years from vintage release, as its immense structure and French oak integration allow for exceptional cellaring potential.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted rack of lamb, prime ribeye steak, slow-braised beef cheeks
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Penfolds Superblend 802.B represents a fascinating sibling rivalry in winemaking, released alongside its counterpart 802.A to showcase how different oak regimes shape the classic Australian Cabernet Shiraz blend. While 802.A was aged in American oak, 802.B was matured exclusively in French oak hogsheads, highlighting a more European, structured, and savory expression of this iconic South Australian style. Sourced from premium vineyards across regions like the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Coonawarra, the wine marries the structural elegance and cassis notes of Cabernet Sauvignon with the plush, spicy depth of Shiraz. This unique release pays homage to Penfolds' long history of multi-regional blending, a technique pioneered by Max Schubert, while offering a modern, luxurious interpretation of Australia's signature blend.
🍾 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.