Penfolds Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2021 750mL

Tasting Notes

COLOUR Shiny, lustrous purple. NOSE Herald the Barossa Valley! The 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 liquorice and a hint of savoury green olive brine. Candied orange and Panatonni vie with bitter Belgium chocolate aromas. There is an ozone like lift, petrichor, the smell of rain after a long hot spell. 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 Kopiko coffee sweets, Jaffa's and Maltesers. 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