Ben Glaetzer, Bishop other_regions Penfolds's 2018 802

Penfolds's 2018 802

750 cases made

A slightly spicier nose also reflects just a whiff of volatile acidity on the aromas of poached plum and exotic tea-scented nose

Coming in at more than 70% Cabernet Franc—and aged in 50% new French oak—the 2019 Cerro Sur Red Wine is vaguely herbal

plum and spice aromatics are at the fore

Ben Glaetzer, Bishop other_regions Penfolds's 2018 802Inky purple. Opaque purple. Intensely perfumed bouquet displays scents of blackberry, incense and fresh flowers. Deeper and chewier than the Wallace, with strong spicy character and supple texture. Becomes brighter with air and finishes on a sweet, seductive note of candied raspberry. Josh Raynolds