Penfolds RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz expresses single region Barossa Valley shiraz matured only in French oak. RWT is made from fruit primarily selected for its aromatic qualities and lush texture. The result is a wine that helps to redefine Barossa shiraz at the highest quality level. On the nose there is freshly sliced panforte – date, fig, with dried and fresh blue fruits that become more apparent upon sitting. Immediately recognisable cedary French oak – synergised by the liberation of sweet Moroccan spices and a propulsion of dried roasted almond. The 2015 vintage is more ostensibly textural than other red wines in The Penfolds Collection. Yet still super-saturated with red and blue-berried fruits and liquorices (both red and black). The tannins are fine, sleek and polished – all there to convey, not to confront. Lingers, ever so pleasantly. Once again spoiled by the generosity on the palate of what the Barossa does best.