Penfolds RWT Bin 798 Shiraz 1997 VINTAGE WINES 1969

Penfolds RWT Bin 798 Shiraz 1997 VINTAGE WINES 1969RWT Shiraz was launched in 2000 with the first vintage, 1997. It was called RWT, short for red winemaking trial, when development started in 1995. The result was a wine that helped define the Barossa Shiraz as one of high quality. Typical blend, Shiraz. 75cl Bottle. Abv 14% Bottle condition, capsule good, label good, wine level base of neck.

which has stood the test of time

The 1972 vintage was sadly a poor year for the red wines of Bordeaux

followed by a Zinfandell two years later

Very light rose colour

They invested in restoring the property and the quality of the wine with the help of Emile Peynaud

Please note the price is reduced from £138 to £132 to balance our standard shipping charge

unpleasant “old wine character” (doesn’t seem like reduction) blows off after a quick decant

most preferring 1966

with crackling bonfire

but leaning towards Saint Emilion it has more Cabernet Franc in the blend than most wines from Sonoma County

1979 was an abundant vintage of good quality

The name derives from granite known as Ironstone which litters many vineyards in the McLaren Vale