Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Penfolds |
Label Name: | Rwt Shiraz |
Vintage: | 2003 |
Country: | Australia |
Region: | Barossa Valley, South Australia |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Shiraz |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2003 RWT include Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~96, Wine Spectator ~94, James Halliday ~95; Gismondi gave ~90; widely reviewed and regarded as a high-scoring Barossa Shiraz with long ageing potential
Tasting Note
Opulent Barossa Shiraz with blackberry, black plum and dark cherry, layered with baking spice, mocha and vanilla; savory/olive notes, fine chalky tannins and a long cocoa-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu pork, Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef skewers, rich Japanese miso dishes.
Production Method
100% Barossa Shiraz; fermented in stainless/seasoned oak, matured 12–18 months in French oak barriques/hogsheads (significant new oak).
Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded 1844, is an iconic Australian house. RWT (Red Winemaking Trial) launched with 1997 vintage; single-region Barossa project now labeled Bin 798 since mid-2010s.