Penfolds RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018

Name: Penfolds RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018
SKU: 18989
Price: 309.99 NZD
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750 ml

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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. Vibrant nose, initially a life of trademark tar/bitumen and subtle V.A above scents of assorted capaccio meats, steak tartare, green olive, capers and rosemary, moving to patisserie scents of almost croissant and cinnamon bun, perhaps creme burlee glaze upon sitting/swirling. On the palate, medium bodies with a firm and binding structure. Mouth watering acidity assisted by chalky tannins and absorbed integrated oak. Currently youthful and energetic, yet this vintage already impatiently awaits its secondary and tertiary maturation phases. Peak drinking Now - 2037

Awards & Accolades

Joe Cerzinski, Robert Parkers Wine Advocate, July 2020

"Sourced only from the Barossa Valley, RWT is aged exclusively in French oak, giving it two major points of difference from the rest of the Penfolds range. Always a sexy, voluptuous wine (and admittedly a personal favorite), the 2018 RWT Shiraz ratchets that up to new heights in a great Barossa vintage, boasting layers of berry-like fruit, refined vanilla shadings and baking-spice notes, plus more exotic elements like star anise and cocoa powder. It's full-bodied and plush without being unstructured in any way, with a lingering, complex finish and the concentration to age two decades or more."

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, July 2020

“This has a very attractively fresh, showy feel to the nose with aromas of ripe red cherries, blackberries, goji berries and redcurrants, as well as red plums and some wild-herb and licorice notes on offer, too. Very expressive and fragrant. The palate has a super intense and powerful delivery of ripe red-cherry and plum flavors and immaculately fresh French oak (64% new) that really clasps and holds the finish long. The tannins are so ripe and well positioned. Drink over two decades."

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