-
97
/ 100
Huon Hooke -
94
/ 100
Decanter -
98
/ 100
Wine Pilot -
98
/ 100
Andrew Caillard MW -
95
/ 100
Tyson Stelzer
Red
Classification
Shiraz
Variety
2021
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, Barossa Valley
Region
14.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
97 / 100"Very deep, saturated purple-red colour; brown/woody spices and earthy/stony aromas layered with black fruits and tar. Smoky oak very present but balanced. Very firm and full-bdied, a powerhouse of a wine, the tannins coating gthe mouth. A big, bold, brawny wine in typical style, with mouth-gripping tannins and formidable length. Cellaring recommended!"
- Huon Hooke
94 / 100
"Barossa Valley grapes selected for their regional character, lifted aromas, fine tannins and plush texture comprise this cuvée, which began as a Red Winemaking Trial (RWT) project in the early 1990s and first released in 2000 with the 1997 vintage. It's always an impressively generous and bold-fruited style, showcasing the Barossa's characteristic opulent black and purple berry fruit, dark espresso-like earthiness and chocolatey-smooth tannins, but in this stellar vintage there pops of cured meat and black olive along with violet florals and sweet sesame paste. The 14 months in French oak hogsheads, 80% new, is supporting not intrusive and it is already pretty complete."
- Decanter
98 / 100
"Sourced from the Barossa, this wine matures in French hogsheads for 14 months, 80% of them new and 20% one-year-old. A cracking red. Dark, almost opaque maroon in colour, there is finesse here. Red fruits, notably raspberries, with florals, cold tea, milk chocolate, hints of cloves and red cherry notes all combine to provide wonderful aromatics. Saturated flavours here, and the wine has elegance. The texture is seductive and layered, ensuring a more refined, more graceful, wine. Bright acidity runs the length, which is seriously impressive. Everything in total harmony. A superb RWT."
- Wine Pilot
98 / 100
"Deep crimson. Lovely blackberry, dark chocolate, praline aromas with mocha, marzipan, vanilla notes. Beautifully concentrated wine with ample blackberry, dark chocolate, roasted chestnut, marzipan flavours, dense chocolaty tannins, superb mid palate volume and fresh long integrated acidity. Finishes chocolaty with plentiful seductive sweet dark berry fruits and bitte sweet notes. Lovely richness, volume and vinosity. Should develop into a classic Penfoldsian Barossa Shiraz."
- Andrew Caillard MW
95 / 100
"The full splay of depth and impact of the northern and central Barossa are on grand parade here, brimming with succulent berry/cherry/plum fruit, layers of milk and dark chocolate, all set off with a firm, fine fanfare of super-fine, enduring Penfolds tannins. For all the bright definition of the season, this is an opulent, powerful and brooding Bin 798 of strong proportions and potential. 14 months maturation in 80% new French oak hogsheads."
- Tyson Stelzer
Tasting Notes
Penfolds Bin 798 RWT Shiraz is a full-bodied, rich, and complex wine from the Barossa Valley in Australia. It is made from a blend of Shiraz grapes from some of the region's most prestigious vineyards, including Kalimna, Barossa Valley, and Marananga. The wine is aged in French oak for 18 months, which gives it its distinctive flavor profile.
The nose of Bin 798 RWT Shiraz is typically dominated by dark fruits, such as blackberries, plums, and cherries. There are also hints of spice, tobacco, and chocolate. The palate is full-bodied and plush, with flavors of dark fruit, spice, and oak. The tannins are well-integrated and the finish is long and lingering.
Bin 798 RWT Shiraz is a powerful wine that is best enjoyed with rich, flavourful foods. It pairs well with grilled meats, game, and hearty stews.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity