2015 Penfolds RWT Bin 798 Shiraz 750ml

Awards, Ratings & Reviews  97 Points — James Halliday “Matured for 16 months in French hogsheads (83% new). Full of dark fruits with ripe, rounded tannins; balanced and powerful.” 97 Points — Huon Hooke “Dense purple colour, rich and concentrated; massive, full-bodied and powerful with dark chocolate, fruitcake and tarriness. Superb oak integration.” Silver — International Wine & Spirit Competition (Awarded 2018) About This Wine Penfolds RWT Bin 798 is a single-region Barossa Valley Shiraz matured exclusively in French oak. First released in 1997, it was created to offer an elegant alternative to the multi-regional, American-oak style of Grange. The 2015 vintage reflects a season shaped by above-average winter and spring rainfall, mild ripening conditions, and an early harvest, producing fruit with purity, depth and fine structure. Tasting Notes Deep colour with a dark, concentrated core. Aromas of panforte, blue fruits and cedary French oak. The palate is textural and layered, saturated with red and blue berries and both red and black liquorice. Fine, sleek tannins frame a long, even finish. Specifications Vintage: 2015 Grape Variety: Shiraz Region: Barossa Valley / South Australia / Australia Alcohol: 14.5% Sweetness: Dry Acidity TA: 6.9 g/L Acidity pH: 3.71 Maturation: 16 months in French oak hogsheads (83% new, 17% 1-y.o.) Winemaker: Peter Gago Ownership: Treasury Wine Estates Closure: Screwcap Drinking Window: 2019–2035