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Penfolds RWT Shiraztext
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18½/20

Penfolds RWT Shiraz 1998

Barossa Valley, South Australia, AustraliaA stunning second vintage that begs the question why hasn't this been done before. The RWT is an all-French oak shiraz but unlike the Bin 128 from Coonawarra, this is one hundred per cent Barossa. It's hardly a new concept in Barossa shiraz but it's a welcome diversion from Penfolds. The '98 RWT spends nearly 13 months in new French oak and is quite a bit bigger than its '97 prototype. Tasted twice and simply sensational. Intense coffee, blackberry jam, cedar, roasted pepper aromas and flavours with a big whack of smoky, bacon in the background. Long creamy vanilla, mid-palate flavour with cloves, jasmine and coffee mixed with ripe blackberry. Great finish that is smooth and round.Tasted: 01 March 2001Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$101.30750ml 
Producer: PenfoldsDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Grape: Shiraz/Syrah
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