Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Penfolds |
Label Name: | Quantum Bin 98 Cab Sauv (Gift Box) |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Napa Valley (California) & South Australia. |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | 87% Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley), 13% Shiraz (South Australia). |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 5 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: 100 Somm Journal; 99 Huon Hooke; 98 James Suckling; 97+ Robert Parker (WA); 97 Antonio Galloni (Vinous); 95 Wine Enthusiast. Maturation and blend details per producer
Tasting Note
Dense, opulent dark-berry core of blackberry, blueberry and boysenberry with graphite, hazelnut, dark chocolate and espresso notes. Plush, viscous texture, refined chewy tannins and long spicy finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, aged cheddar, braised short ribs. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu/roast pork, Peking duck, spicy Sichuan beef or Cantonese-style roasted meats.
Production Method
Blended from Napa Cabernet and South Australian Shiraz; fermented and matured 16 months in 100% new oak (80% American, 20% French). Finished like Penfolds high-end reds.
Vineyard Info
Produced by Penfolds, the historic Australian house; Quantum continues a Heritage Selections program planting Australian cuttings in California and combines Napa parcels with South Australian fruit.