Quantum Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Gift Box
Penfolds
Quantum Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Gift Box
Penfolds
Quantum Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Gift Box
Overview
Overview
Quantum is the continuation of a twenty-year endeavor from when Australian vine cuttings were planted in Californian soil. A Wine of the World that encapsulates a bold blending alliance, Quantum reveals a wine that shows wisdom, crafted with conviction but also embedded in the “quality-first” philosophy that underpins Penfolds flagships.
Northern and southern hemispheres bring prized cabernet sauvignon from Napa Valley and pedigreed shiraz from South Australia.
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Country | United States |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Cork |
| Alc/Vol | 14.5% |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| 100 Points | Meridith May (Somm Journal) |
| 98 Points | James Suckling |
| 99 Points | Huon Hooke |
| 97 Points | David Sly |
| 97 Points | Andrew Caillard |
| 97 Points | Antonio Galloni |
| 97 Points | Lisa Perrotti-Brown, |
| 18++ Points | Matthew Jukes |
Meridith May
"Muscle and grace delineate a wine that is making history in the footsteps of its forebear, Grange. Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (87%) and South Australian Shiraz (13%) are the building blocks for this multi-dimensional creation. Balanced and expressive, with recognizable accents of both the Southern and Northern hemispheres, it offers aromas of fresh dark berries, apple tart, and a touch of piquant spice. 100 points."
Huon Hooke
"(USA and Australia) This is a wine of phenomenal power and concentration, and seemingly endless persistence. A mixture of dark berry fruits are lurking beneath savoury layers of smoky, earthy graphite, charcuterie and subtle spices. It carries the distinctive Penfolds stamp. For all its muscle, it is remarkably approachable already. A great wine, and a worthy running-mate for Grange. (13% shiraz. The US cabernet is from Oakville and Diamond Mountain. Drink 2021-2053 – 99 points"
James Suckling
"What sticks with you about this global blend of Napa and Southern Australian wine is the intense and transparent purple and blue fruit. Lots of blackberry and blueberry aromas with some stones and flowers, such as violets. It’s a very layered and intense wine with very refined, creamy and chewy tannins. Full and very impressive. Very Penfolds. Mouth-filling texture. It’s made mostly from Napa grapes and predominantly from Oakville and Diamond Mountain. About one-fifth is from South Australia. Aged in 80% new American oak and 20% new French. Try after 2026 – 98 points."
Taste Description
Taste Description
Nose
A complex dark-berried spectrum commands immediate focus and with further attention blackberry, blueberry and boysenberry can be teased out.
Flavours and Palate
A blue-berried wash and glistening film covers the palate with conviction. Viscous/marbled texture combines with suppleness and acid succulence. Respectful acidity tightens the palate, clenching/compressing around a core of graphite and hazelnut: Graphite confirms varietal and identity. Hazelnut confirms oak maturation. A plush texture which cushions the palate. Exotic intrigue. Sweetness that dials up over time with air. All boxes ticked.
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
The Penfolds Team
Key to the success of Penfolds has been a lineage of visionary winemakers. There have only ever been four Chief Winemakers at the helm of Penfolds – Max Schubert, Don Ditter, John Duval and Peter Gago, each a custodian of a rich winemaking tradition that goes back for more than 170 years.
Our current Penfolds winemaking team has more than 100 years between them as Penfolds winemakers. They are constantly refining and improving their work, whilst honouring the winemaking techniques of their predecessors.