Penfolds Bin 798 'RWT' Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

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. These wines have the precision, concentration, persistency and balance to age for many years. The best vintages should last at least thirty years.

Grape Varietals: 100% Shiraz

Wine Region: South Australia, Australia

Tasting Notes: Vibrant, red earth green olive, capers, rosemary. Upon swirling, patisserie scents of almond croissant, cinnamon bun. A firm and binding structure, medium-bodied. Mouth-watering acidity clutching opulent fruits renders an impressive pathway cleaved across front/middle/back palate. A pathway all ably assisted by chalky tannins and absorbed integrated oak.

Food Pairing: Ribeye Steak with Black Trumpet Mushrooms and Blue Cheese

Ratings: 

• James Suckling 96/100
• Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 95/100
• Jeb Dunnock 93/100