| 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.
Penfolds Blend 10 Shiraz Cabernet 2018
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