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First released in 1997 after several years of Red Winemaking Trials, the 2008 Penfolds RWT Shiraz may well be the best so far. As always, the success of the 2008 Penfolds RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz comes from identification of the best vineyard sites around the Barossa Valley, drawing perfumed, richly-textured and seductive fruit from several mature (20 to 100-year-old) vineyards. The overall winemaking is identical to Grange, differing only because of its regional identity and maturation in French oak. One of 36 wines to be classified as 'Excellent' in the Langton's Classification, this wine is no longer a "Trial"! Peter Gago says, "This release will complete the conversion of many Penfolds loyalists ... their RWT is no longer on probation. Shiraz-Barossa-French Oak-Penfolds. Yes, it does work". Having graduated from its 'trial' status over the past dozen vintages, the Penfolds winemaking team is ready to promote this wine into a new regional tier from 2012. This, the 2008 Penfolds RWT, is the last account of the wine in this guise. 14.5% abv, drink 2013-2025.
Price: £80.00
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