2018 Penfolds RWT Bin 798 Shiraz

Penfolds is Australia's oldest and most iconic winery with a history and legacy that reflects the country's journey from colonial settlement to the modern era. The winery was founded in 1844 by Dr. Christopher Rawson Penfold who, together with his wife, emigrated from England to South Australia to plant his vines obtained from France at Magill Estate. The reason for this was not to make the best wine in Australia, but to find a cure for anemia. Christopher believed in the medicinal properties of wine and used this in his GP practice which was growing in reputation.

The Australian wine industry, and therefore Penfolds, changed dramatically with the arrival of winemaker Max Schubert who created world famous Grange and Bin wines. In 1988 Max Schubert was named 'Man of the year' by Decanter Magazine and Penfolds Grange 1955 is now listed as a national heritage site. Penfolds has an extraordinary collection of awards and with each generation of winemakers, Max Schubert's remarkable vision is nurtured and strengthened. Today, Peter Gago is the 'Guardian of the Grange' and sets the standard for all Penfolds wines. It was even named 'Most Admired Wine Brand' by Drinks International in early 2019 and many more awards are likely to follow

The Penfolds RWT Bin 798 Shiraz has taken Barossa Shiraz to the highest level. Stylistically, RWT is contemporary, opulent and sophisticated. An interesting contrast to the established Grange, which has a more concentrated, muscular and assertive style. RWT is made from Barossa Valley shiraz grapes selected primarily for their aromatic properties, varietal characteristics, fine tannins and soft texture. Maturation in French oak provides another contrast with Grange.

FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send this to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.