Penfolds : RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for Penfolds RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022

Tasting

Colour
This Australian wine has a deep carmine colour.

Nose
A complex bouquet, exuding fragrances of ripe fruits, exotic spices, espresso, bitter chocolate but also rhubarb, fermented tea, fennel, liquorice and polished leather.

Palate
Cherry, blackberries, currants, candied grape, pink pepper are all flavours that harmoniously combine within a palate whose balance between a beautiful tannic structure and a delicate acidity provides tension and complexity.

Cellaring

This RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz 2022 from Penfolds can be cellared until around 2050.

The richness and elegance of a great Australian red wine

The estate

Emblem of excellence, the Penfolds Estate has stood as a symbol of great Australian wines since the beginning of the 20th century, notably thanks to the tenacity of a daring character: Mary Penfold. The famous Briton and her husband Christopher Rawson arrived in Australia in 1844 and quickly acquired a 200-hectare estate in the heart of Adelaide. Seduced by this wine setting, Mary Penfold devoted herself body and soul to the management of the estate, making it the largest wine producer in South Australia.

Imbued with depth, elegance and complexity, Penfolds wines have been acclaimed by critics for decades and have received countless awards for their quality.

The wine

The acronym RWT, which stands for "Red Winemaking Trial", gave its name to the wine that was the result of experiments conducted in the cellar in 1995. Satisfied, the winemakers produced the 1997 vintage in 2000. Since 1996, the name "Bin 798" has been associated with it. This cuvée is marked by opulence and a fleshy profile. This concentrated, balanced wine, with a velvety texture and great ageing potential, proves that it ranks among the finest wines of this unmissable Australian estate.

The vineyard

Made from a selection of vineyards in the Barossa Valley, this wine is therefore a reflection of a range of Australia's great wine-growing terroirs while being deeply marked by the style of the Penfolds House.

The vintage

The Barossa Valley experienced average winter rainfall, with a low impact from La Niña in South Australia. Spring was warm, but temperatures remained moderate, despite significant rainfall and storms in October. The summer was temperate, with only a few days exceeding 35°C and no extreme heatwaves. These ideal conditions, particularly day-night temperature variations, favoured optimal grape ripening. The harvest took place under perfect conditions, allowing the grapes to be picked at their maximum ripeness and freshness.

Grape variety

Shiraz