{"product_id":"penfolds-rwt-bin-798-shiraz-2016","title":"Penfolds RWT Bin 798 Shiraz 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarossa richness meets French oak finesse in this powerful, beautifully structured Shiraz.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenfolds RWT Bin 798 Shiraz 2016 is a single-region expression of Barossa Valley Shiraz. The initials RWT stand for Red Winemaking Trial, the project name used when development began in 1995. Its regional focus and French oak maturation give it a distinctive place within the Penfolds collection. The 2016 vintage combines generous dark fruit with aromatic spice and a polished texture. It captures the depth of Barossa Shiraz while retaining definition and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine matured for 12 months in French oak hogsheads, with 72% new oak providing structure around its concentrated fruit. Blueberry and blackberry flavours fill the palate, supported by ripe tannins that frame its generous proportions. Aromas of cardamom, cinnamon and lavender are lifted by blood orange and chinotto, with cocoa butter adding another layer. Its dense texture carries through to a long finish, bringing fruit intensity and oak structure together. Penfolds identifies a peak drinking window of 2020–2040, reflecting its capacity for continued development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Aromatic, spicy and lifted\u003cbr\u003eCardamom, cinnamon and lavender with blood orange, chinotto, white chocolate and cocoa butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Rich, concentrated and polished\u003cbr\u003eBlueberry and blackberry fruit supported by ripe tannins, a glossy texture and focused French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long and firmly structured\u003cbr\u003ePersistent dark fruit with spice, integrated oak and a sustained tannin framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2016 Shiraz RWT is a brilliant, brilliant wine, and I suspect the finest version of this cuvee ever produced. Thrilling notes of black raspberries, crème de cassis, toasted spice, mint, and espresso all emerge from this deep, rich, powerful Shiraz. With massive concentration, it still glides across the palate with no sensation of heaviness or rusticity, building, perfectly ripe tannins, and incredible opulence and intensity. It shows more grilled meat notes with time in the glass and is a monumental Barossa Shiraz that flirts with perfection.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Jeb Dunnuck, 99 Points, December 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Penfolds\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Shiraz\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Australia\u003cbr\u003eState - South Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Barossa Valley\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2016\u003cbr\u003eABV - 14.5%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44637930782807,"sku":"PEN-RWT-16-NKD","price":199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/0c2ae0a8-8b9c-49b3-b794-1a52e78eccf0.webp?v=1794377043","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/penfolds-rwt-bin-798-shiraz-2016","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}