Ratings
RP 96 · JS 96
Identity
| Producer | Penfolds |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Shiraz |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Magenta with a deep purple core |
| Aroma | An archetypal refined Barossa Shiraz nose with liquorice, blackberry and plum aromas over a tar underlay, with higher floral notes and lemony, scented oak. |
| Palate | Perfectly balanced with dark berry fruits framed by spicy French Oak, featuring impressive layers of flavor that make up the generous mid palate. |
| Finish | A long, silky-textured finish picking up hints of coffee, black olives, and licorice, showing great precision, concentration, and balance. |
| Aging Potential | Up to two decades |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 14.5 |
| Aging Process | 17 months in French oak Hogsheads (57% new, 43% one-year-old) |
Interesting facts
| The initials RWT stand for 'Red Winemaking Trial', which was the internal project name when developmental work began in the early 1990s. |