Penfolds RWT Bin 798 Shiraz 2024 | Barossa Valley

Penfolds RWT Bin 798 Barossa Valley Shiraz 2024

The generosity of Barossa Valley Shiraz captured with polish and precision. Aromatic, plush and finely tuned, the 2024 RWT reflects a season that delivered concentration and weight at an ideal point of flavour ripeness and expression.

"The generosity of Barossa Valley Shiraz is captured with polish and precision by the 2024 vintage of RWT. Aromatic, plush and finely tuned, this release reflects a season that delivered concentration and weight, captured at an ideal point of flavour ripeness and expression."
— Shavaughn Wells, Penfolds Winemaker

Tasting Notes

Seamless and layered, combining sweet red and black fruits, cranberries, mulberries and blackcurrants. Mortadella, shaved fennel and dried fig entice. Savoury details of pâté, green olive tapenade, salsa verde and espresso liqueur carry exceptional length. Succulent and velvety in texture, the wine is underpinned by even, mouth-coating tannins. A beautifully crafted wine that promises to reward patient cellaring.

Vintage Conditions

The 2024 vintage in the Barossa Valley contrasted sharply with the late 2023 season, marked by an early start and generally dry conditions. Winter and spring rainfall were well below average, leading to early budburst around three weeks ahead of normal. A brief heat spike during flowering in November influenced fruit set, followed by favourable conditions through December and January. February was warm and rain-free, bringing an early harvest with most Shiraz picked by mid-March.

Winemaking

100% Shiraz from the Barossa Valley. Matured 14 months in French oak hogsheads (82% new, 18% 1-year-old). Alc/Vol: 14.5% | pH: 3.65 | Acidity: 6.9 g/L. Cork closure.

Critic Scores

19.5+/20 — Matthew Jukes
98pts — Huon Hooke
97pts — Ken Gargett
96+pts — Dave Brookes
96pts — Andrew Caillard MW

Peak Drinking

Now – 2050. Best from 2028.