2018 Penfolds Bin 149 'Wine of the World' Cabernet Sauvignon
2018 Penfolds Bin 149 'Wine of the World' Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
2018
Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation:
85.1% Rutherford 14.9% South Australia
Barrel Aging:
16 months
Cooperage:
80% New French Oak 20% New American Oak
Alcohol:
14.5%
97 pts James Suckling
97 pts James Suckling
Lots of blackberry, currant, light chocolate and hazelnut. This is rather dense and plush, but shows impressive layers of tannins that have a rough velvet texture. Juicy and intense fruit. The grapes come from the AVA's of Rutherford, Calistoga, Oakville and then spread across Napa. 14.9% comes from South Australia. A global wine. In the end, it's nicely toned and curated. Needs 2 or 3 years to come together. Try after 2025.