The 2021 Penfolds RWT Bin 798 Shiraz is a luxurious and deeply expressive Barossa Valley Shiraz, presented in an elegant gift box. Produced by Penfolds, RWT — standing for “Red Winemaking Trial” — offers a distinct interpretation of Penfolds Shiraz, emphasising pure Barossa fruit expression and French oak maturation rather than the American oak signature of Grange.
Sourced exclusively from premium Barossa Valley Shiraz vineyards, the 2021 vintage delivered exceptional fruit quality, combining concentration, balance, and refined tannin structure. Warm days and cool evenings throughout the growing season allowed for full flavour development while retaining freshness and aromatic detail.
In the winery, fruit was fermented in small batches with careful extraction to preserve texture and depth. The wine was matured in French oak hogsheads, including a significant proportion of new oak, enhancing complexity and structure while allowing the richness of Barossa Shiraz to remain the central focus.
The wine opens with intense aromas of blackberry, dark plum, and blueberry, layered with notes of dark chocolate, mocha, spice, cedar, and subtle floral lift. The palate is full-bodied and plush, showing concentrated dark fruit, velvety tannins, and exceptional mid-palate richness balanced by freshness and precision. The finish is long, opulent, and seamlessly integrated.
Approachable with extended decanting in its youth, the 2021 RWT Bin 798 Shiraz possesses outstanding cellaring potential and will reward patience over 20–30+ years, developing additional savoury and tertiary complexity with time.
Presented in a premium gift box, this is a distinguished release for collectors, gifting, or lovers of powerful yet polished Barossa Shiraz.
