Penfolds

RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz 2010

One could consider Penfolds RWT as the antithesis of what Penfolds is known for; normally utilising their vast holdings of premium vineyards across South Australia, RWT is not only sourced from a singular region, the Barossa, but RWT is also matured in French oak as opposed the American favoured for other Luxury Release wines. First vintaged in 1997 after several years of 'Red Winemaking Trials', RWT is a somewhat of a new-comer, yet it adds great diversity to the Penfolds stable of iconic red wines. Vineyards from the western ridge of the Barossa Valley are harnessed to craft a truly exceptional Shiraz that has well and truly excelled in the 2010 vintage. Showing all the beautiful primary fruit characters the region is known for like blueberry, ripe cherry and deep, dark plum notes that are intermingled with a smattering of robust dark chocolate that gives the wine true masculinity.