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.