| 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 (notably Oakville & Diamond Mountain) & South Australia. |
| Volume: | 1500ml |
| ABV: | 14.5% |
| Grape(s): | 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Shiraz. |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 5 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
100 pts - Meridith May (Somm Journal); 99 pts - Huon Hooke; 98 pts - James Suckling; 97 pts - Wine Advocate; 97 pts - Vinous; 95 pts - Wine Enthusiast
Tasting Note
Dense black- and blue-fruit core (blackberry, blueberry), graphite and dark chocolate, hazelnut/oak spice, plush, chewy tannins and a long, spicy finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, game, aged cheddar, beef stew. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, beef rendang, spicy Sichuan beef.
Production Method
Fermented and matured 16 months in new oak (Penfolds lists 80% new French oak barriques, 20% new American hogsheads); finished in bottle after oak integration.
Vineyard Info
Penfolds' trans‑Pacific project blending prized Napa Cabernet with pedigreed South Australian Shiraz, born from the 'Heritage Selections' program and crafted as a 'Wine of the World' flagship.
Penfolds Quantum Bin 98 Cab Sauv (Gift Box) 2018
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