Penfolds, RWT Shiraz, 2013

Penfolds, RWT Shiraz, 2013Penfolds RWT 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. Its style is opulent and fleshy, contrasting with Grange, which is more muscular and assertive. RWT is made from fruit primarily selected for its aromatic qualities and fine texture. The result is a wine that helps to redefine

The bouquet shows - as in previous vintages - cooked fruit flavours

with a long finish marked by crushed stone and herbs

and intense aromas

The Bodega's bottling system is called Convento Selección (convent range) after the Cistercian monks’ serialisation system

and gunflint give together a rich yet lively overall result

Very elegant

The tannins are incredibly round and soft

a great frame of grainy tannins and integrated freshness

while adequate heat led to a harvest beginning on 15th September

facing north-west

but at the same time soft

it uses wines from younger vines and lees wines