2019 Penfolds RWT

RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz is matured exclusively in French oak and is known for its opulent and fleshy style, in contrast to the more muscular and assertive Grange. Made from fruit chosen for its aromatic qualities and lush texture, RWT redefines high-quality Barossa Shiraz. These wines are designed to age well, offering precision, concentration, and balance. The 2019 growing season was extremely dry and warm, with only 61% of the long-term average rainfall. This resulted in low yields, producing Shiraz with dark colors, intense flavors, and a ripe, firm tannin structure.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews....
Opaque violet. Deeply pitched cherry, blackcurrant, licorice and incense aromas are complemented by vanilla and woodsmoke flourishes. Shows outstanding clarity and power, offering densely packed black/blue fruit, candied violet, cola and spicecake qualities, along with a peppery nuance that builds with aeration. Chewy and energetic on the strikingly long, sappy finish, which features well-knit tannins, lingering vanilla and spice notes. Drink 2026 - 2040.
95 Points
Josh Raynolds - Antonio Galloni's Vinous

Matured 18 months in 57% new French oak hogsheads. A strong and robust Bin 798 of grand black-fruit impact, framed boldly in French oak tannins of enduring structure. Spicy black fruits of all kinds meet licorice and dark chocolate. Mouth-embracing tannin impact declares both the mood of the drought season and confidently deployed barrels, making for a vintage that commands a long spell in the cellar. Great line and length seal its future. Drink 2039-2059.
95 Points
Tyson Stelzer - Halliday's Australian Wine Companion

A strident RWT with a regional signature of tar and coal smoke to the ripe plums and blackberries. Such intense, ripe dark-plum and blackberry drive on powerful, deep-set tannins that run long through the finish. Contained power. Drink over the next decade. Screw cap.
96 Points
JamesSuckling.com

Bin 798. Barossa Valley. 57% new French oak.
Super-premium shiraz, in intent and in the glass. Powerful to the point of portiness, indeed it’s almost tokay-like, with tea leaves and malt, plum and roasted nut characters woven into licorice, cedar and sweet blackberry. All the feels. All the things. This is steadfastly unsubtle. If it was a meal you wouldn’t slice it, you’d axe it. It’s so powerful, it hums. It’s going places but not in a hurry. Drink 2026 - 2034+
95 Points
Campbell Mattinson - The Wine Front