2013 RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz

Opulence of Barossa (in a good year, 2013) coupled with the generosity of Shiraz (almost every year!) – an alluring and contemporary mix.

This vintage's RWT expresses a matted, grainy texture, rather than sheen/gloss. Yet still sleek, defined.

Peter Gago, Penfolds chief winemaker

95/100

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2013 Shiraz RWT Barossa Valley has a youthfully mute blackberries and black cherries-scented nose with hints of cedar, toast, cracked pepper and Provence herbs.

While the oak is still standing out slightly in the mouth, this is backed up by tons of rich, seductive, mouth-coating fruit and firm, rounded tannins, with just enough acid in the very long finish.

This is a truly great RWT!

Lisa Perrotti-Brown, www.erobertparker.com, September 2015

95/100

Jeremy Oliver, www.jeremyoliver.com