Penfolds Bin 798 RWT Shiraz 2021 6 Bottle Case 75cl

RELEASE PRICE AVAILABLE NOVEMBER

The initials RWT stand for ‘Red Winemaking Trial’, the name given to the project internally when developmental work began in the
early 1990s. Naturally, now no longer a ‘trial’, RWT Shiraz was launched in May 2000 with the 1997 vintage. The alphanumeric Bin
designation 798 was bestowed upon the wine from the 2016 vintage. Stylistically, RWT is contemporary, opulent and finely tuned.
An interesting contrast to the well-established Grange, which is a more concentrated, muscular and assertive style. RWT is made
from Barossa Valley shiraz grapes primarily selected for their aromatic qualities, varietal typicity, fine tannins and plush texture.
Maturation in French oak provides another contrast to Grange. The result is a wine that redefines Barossa Valley shiraz at the
highest quality level. While delightfully approachable on release, RWT Bin 798 has the concentration and balance to age for
many years.
GRAPE VARIETY
Shiraz
VINEYARD REGION
Barossa Valley
WINE ANALYSIS
Alc/Vol: 14.5%, Acidity: 6.5 g/L, pH: 3.69
MATURATION
14 months in French oak hogsheads (80% new, 20% 1-y.o.)
VINTAGE CONDITIONS
Winter rainfall was 20% below the long-term average due to low rainfall experienced in the month of July. However, a wetter than
average August contributed to healthy soil moisture profiles for the commencement of the growing season. Spring temperatures
were slightly warmer than average with excellent climatic conditions for budburst and flowering. The region recorded 21 days of
summer temperatures >35°C. Apart from a few wet days in early February, the predicted La Niña failed to impact the Barossa
Valley in any significant way. The temperatures from January to March were akin to the long-term average, with February slightly
cooler. The mild conditions made for an orderly harvest, with shiraz grapes exhibiting strong varietal typicity. An excellent vintage
for the Barossa Valley.
COLOUR
Shiny, lustrous purple
NOSE
Herald the Barossa Valley! Lifted aromatics speak to the very heart of this celebrated region.
Blue fruits are to the fore, fresh blueberry and mulberry with notes reminiscent of summer berry pudding served with fresh
pouring cream.
A pastry aroma conjures thoughts of blueberry torte. There are red fruits vying for attention, raspberry coulis, rhubarb crumble, red
currant danish with icing sugar dusting. Admired fragrant floral notes of violet and lavender.
The French oak is fully absorbed, balancing the fruit with subtle spice notes. Detected, cola, salty licorice and a hint of savoury green
olive brine.
Candied orange and Panettoni vie with bitter Belgium chocolate aromas.
Just tanned leather, barrel ferment struck match and flint/gun metal notes round out a most intriguing nose.
PALATE
Powerful, opulent fruit. This wine has a substantial, dare we say imperious palate. The tannins polished, fine and mouth filling.
Delicious, even at this relatively embryonic stage of its evolution. Flavours of crème brûlée, praline, hazelnut, bitter chinotto and
fresh coffee grounds entice.
From the chocolaterie, offers of coffee sweets and malted milk chocolates. Dark, brooding fruits add substantial weight to the
palate, black currant, ripe plums and mulberries.
An epic RWT, multi-layered, Barossa terroir expressed through a Penfolds/French oak lens.
PEAK DRINKING
2025 – 2055
LAST TASTED
April 2023