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Penfolds RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz presents an admirable alternative to the multi-regional sourcing and American oak maturation that are hallmarks of Grange, expressing instead, single region Barossa Valley shiraz matured only in French oak. The initials RWT stand for Red Winemaking Trial, the name given to the project internally when developmental work began in 1995. Naturally, now no longer a Trial, RWT Shiraz was launched in May 2000 with the 1997 vintage. Its style is opulent and fleshy, contrasting with Grange, which is more muscular and assertive. RWT is made from fruit primarily selected for its aromatic qualities and lush texture. The result is a wine that helps to redefine Barossa shiraz at the highest quality level.

Grape Variety

Region

Barossa

Size

750ml

Wine Style

Red - big, bold, full-bodied

Palate

The palate is generous, with voluminous and enveloping tannins, so silken they betray their density and persistence. This sturdy foundation provides a perfect canvas upon which to display the spoils of the harvest, layers of flavours roll over the palate in waves. Varietally correct and true to origin. Blue fruits, boysenberry, plum and mulberry are front and centre, a signature of RWT. A suggestion of crème brûlée and panforte provide a sweet counterpoint to complex notes of exotic spice and cedary oak.

Vintage

2020

Food Pairing

Any red meat dish would match perfectly

Eco-Wine

This product is from an eco-winery - purchases of this product count towards Green Tier eligibility

”Matured for 16 months in an even split of new and 1yo French hogsheads. When you see a wine with this depth of colour, grading to a brilliant crimson rim, you know all is well. The deliberate use of French oak (to the exclusion of all others) was a decision made when planning the birth of RWT with its inaugural 1997 vintage, and in tasting through Penfolds' array of red wines, it stands out. It's a brilliant trifecta of intense fruit, balanced tannins, and that classy oak.”

– James Halliday

Expert Review

Halliday Wine Companion - 97

Awards

Nick Stock, Jamessuckling.com - 98

Erin Larkin, Robert Parkers Wine Advocate - 98

Andrew Caillard MW, The Vintage Journal - 96

Tyson Stelzer - 96

Tony Love, Winepilot - 96

Lisa Perrotti - Brown - 95

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Penfolds RWT Bin 798 Barossa Valley Shiraz 2020 (Gift Box)

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