Penfolds - Australie Méridionale RWT BIN 798 Shiraz 2018
98/100
Robert Parker
18/20
Jancis Robinson
97/100
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
96/100
James Suckling
96/100
Decanter
96/100
Wine Enthusiast
"One of the finest Australian Syrahs: it beautifully showcases its terroir and boasts impressive complexity!"
“Herbs and black fruits with plenty of spice as well—somewhat full-bodied. Thick and full on the palate, it immediately captivates with its texture and roundness. Broad and generous, not very juicy but dense, with plenty of liveliness and energy. Round and well-rounded, very easy to drink. A wine to share with friends alongside a juicy lamb dish. Salty finish. Extremely good. 2026–2040” (Decanter 2024) — Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and selected shipping method)
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Eye
A deep, rich purple color with great brilliance
Nose
Complex and intensely flavored, with notes of blueberry, goji berry, and blackberry, complemented by hints of chocolate, hazelnut, and licorice. After aeration, aromas of crème brûlée, iron, and warm earth emerge.
Palate
Opulent and velvety, with a full-bodied suppleness, lovely liveliness, powdery and silky tannins, flavors of juicy red fruits and Black Forest berries, dusted with red currants and fresh blackberries, and a marvelous, deeply layered finish with a silky texture
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink starting at
2025
Drink before
2040
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with hand-chopped beef tartare with oysters and caviar, poultry with fresh porcini mushrooms, or a Brillat-Savarin with white truffles...
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
Herbal notes and black fruit, with plenty of spice as well—slightly meaty. Full-bodied and expansive on the palate, it immediately captivates with its texture and roundness. Broad and generous, not very juicy but dense, with plenty of liveliness and energy. Round and well-rounded, very easy to drink. A wine to share with friends alongside a juicy lamb dish. Salty finish. Extremely good. 2026–2040
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 98/100 (Exceptional)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Sourced exclusively from the Barossa Valley, the RWT is aged solely in French oak barrels, which sets it apart from the rest of the Penfolds lineup in two ways. Always alluring and voluptuous (and, I must admit, one of my favorites), the 2018 RWT Shiraz reaches new heights in a great Barossa vintage, with aromas of red fruit, refined hints of vanilla, and notes of baking spices, complemented by more exotic elements such as star anise and cocoa powder. It is full-bodied and velvety without losing its structure, with a long, complex finish and a concentration that will allow it to age for two decades or more. 2022–2040
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2021 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
From the very first sip, this wine offers seductive and complex aromas, ranging from black cherry and blackcurrant to cedar, with notes of mocha, graphite, herbs, and black olives. Concentrated yet perfectly balanced, the palate is marked by savory tannins, while flavors of spices and black berries blend harmoniously. It offers both power and refinement. Enjoy now through 2040.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2020 guide) 18/20
About the wine:
A brilliant dark purple color. To my nose, it has notes of damp oak. Very distinctive! And certainly more than just a trial wine. The nose offers hints of camphor and very obvious ripeness. Round and very delicately crafted. I could almost drink it tonight! Transparent and lively. On the palate, it seems to have strayed a bit from the Grange’s typical concentration. Appetizing and dry on the finish. Almost as light as a claret. A charmer. Excellent balance. 2022–2040
James Suckling
Wine rated (2020 guide) 96/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
It has a very appealing, fresh, and vibrant nose, with aromas of ripe red cherries, blackberries, goji berries, and red currants, as well as red plums and hints of wild herbs and licorice. Very expressive and fragrant. On the palate, it offers very intense and powerful flavors of ripe red cherries and plums, along with impeccably fresh French oak (64% new) that envelops and prolongs the finish. The tannins are very ripe and well-integrated. Best enjoyed over the next two decades.
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
Wine rated (2020 guide) 97/100