Penfolds Blend 10 Shiraz Cabernet 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Blend 10 Shiraz Cabernet
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Reported scores from retailer listings: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 97; James Halliday 98 (2018 vintage, as listed by commercial sources)

Tasting Note
Full-bodied, concentrated blackberry and plum with dark chocolate, licorice, cedar and spice; pronounced new-oak vanilla and a savory, roast-meat note leading to a long, polished finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, aged cheddar; Asian: char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean bulgogi or galbi, Sichuan pepper beef, teriyaki-style dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Cabernet and Shiraz fermented (separately), matured in 100% new oak for extended élevage, then blended and bottled.

Vineyard Info
Penfolds (founded 1844) is a leading South Australian house. Blend 10 is a limited superblend-style release drawing fruit from premium South Australian sites.