1500ml Magnum
Awards, Ratings & Reviews
99 Points — Andrew Caillard MW
(2012 Vintage)
95/100 — Falstaff
(2012 Vintage, Tasted: Mar 2015)
93/100 — Wine Spectator
(2012 Vintage, Tasted: Dec 2014)
96/100 — Jeremy Oliver
(2012 Vintage, Tasted: Jan 2013, When to drink: 2032–2042)
95/100 — The Wine Front
(2012 Vintage)
94/100 — CellarTracker
(2012 Vintage)
17/20 — Jancis Robinson
(2012 Vintage, Tasted: Jun 2015, When to drink: 2020–2045)
Gold Outstanding — International Wine & Spirit Competition
(2012 Vintage, Awarded: 2014)
About This Wine
Penfolds RWT Bin 798 Barossa Valley Shiraz showcases single-region Barossa Valley fruit matured exclusively in French oak. First made in 1997, the RWT project—originally named “Red Winemaking Trial”—was established to create an elegant and finely textured counterpoint to Grange. The 2012 vintage benefits from cooler conditions, delivering darker and richer fruit from northern Barossa vineyards where higher clay soils retained moisture and allowed later harvesting.
Tasting Notes
Blackness at the core with a magenta rim. Aromas evolve from Christmas pudding, quince paste and dark chocolate to savoury tones of cured Iberian pork, pistachio, tamari and liquorice root. The palate is powerful and richly textured with impressions of roasted meats, oxtail, slow-cooked beef cheek and dark chocolate with nougat. Viscous, intense and deeply structured with persistent tannins.
About the Winery
Penfolds is one of Australia’s most historic and influential producers. Established in 1844, it has shaped the modern identity of Australian wine through its commitment to multi-regional sourcing, meticulous winemaking, and cellar-worthy styles. The RWT is a key expression in the Penfolds portfolio, showcasing the elegance and depth of Barossa Valley Shiraz matured solely in French oak.
Specifications
- Vintage: 2012
- Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz
- Region: Barossa Valley / South Australia / Australia
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Residual Sugar: 0 g/L
- Acidity TA: 6.9 g/L
- pH: 3.71
- Maturation: 16 months in French oak hogsheads (75% new, 25% 1-y.o.)
- Winemaker: Peter Gago
- Ownership: Treasury Wine Estates
- Closure: Screwcap
- Drinking Window: 2017–2037
