Penfolds

RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz

9.247 ratings
9.117 pro ratings
Barossa Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia
Shiraz
Top Notes For
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2009

Vintage 2009

Sep 18th, 2020
Matt Trader

Oh...my...Lord. This, was absolutely amazing.

The nose is almost the best part.. we'll say 60/40. The nose is full of gamey grill notes, graphite, mint/basil combo, (even provancal herbs), pomegranate juice, sandalwood, and cocoa powder. 14.5 % alcohol, so the wine has deep concentration, and exhibits noted of stewed black cherries, gravel dust, ripe red plum, rib meat, pepper spices, and a gorgeous smooth finish that makes you cry when the bottle is empty. I need more of this kind of red in my life. Wow.

Got an amazing deal at a wine bar for $40 off, from $120 a bottle, and my Sunday is made.

Cheers!

"$80"

Oh...my...Lord. This, was absolutely amazing.

The nose is almost the best part.. we'll say 60/40. The nose is full of gamey grill notes, graphite, mint/basil combo, (even provancal herbs), pomegranate juice, sandalwood, and cocoa powder. 14.5 % alcohol, so the wine has deep concentration, and exhibits noted of stewed black cherries, gravel dust, ripe red plum, rib meat, pepper spices, and a gorgeous smooth finish that makes you cry when the bottle is empty. I need more of this kind of red in my life. Wow.

Got an amazing deal at a wine bar for $40 off, from $120 a bottle, and my Sunday is made.

Cheers!

"$80"

Jul 31st, 2016
Justin Bothur

Sun tan lotion of oak on the nose. Chewy.

Sun tan lotion of oak on the nose. Chewy.

Mar 23rd, 2016
Peter van den Besselaar

Rich and good balance, but to young at this moment

Rich and good balance, but to young at this moment

Nov 4th, 2014
Gordon Walker

Peppery, little green, mint, pine, eucalyptus, great fruit and tannins

Peppery, little green, mint, pine, eucalyptus, great fruit and tannins

Oct 28th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.9

Sweet blackberry liqueur like fruit black licorice spice sweet tobacco espresso and more coming put as the wine opens very concentrated and rich bouquet of aromas ver rich and decadent on the tongue with excellent structure for an approachable and somewhat drinkable style very ripe but has a nice freshness and a good hand of spice through the finish. Finish 50+ most excellent

Sweet blackberry liqueur like fruit black licorice spice sweet tobacco espresso and more coming put as the wine opens very concentrated and rich bouquet of aromas ver rich and decadent on the tongue with excellent structure for an approachable and somewhat drinkable style very ripe but has a nice freshness and a good hand of spice through the finish. Finish 50+ most excellent

Jul 18th, 2014
Adam Dromi

Just a delicious Barossa Shiraz. A great life a head of it.

Just a delicious Barossa Shiraz. A great life a head of it.

Mar 6th, 2014
Manuel Seman

Delicious, full body

Delicious, full body

Dec 26th, 2019
Clive McNish

Really good Shiraz that is starting to age well. Plenty of heavy blackcurrant, diesel and menthol with a finish that is long and complex. This will get smoother over time but it drinks well now. Only complaint is that there was a lot of sediment, meaning the last eighth of the bottle was lost (unfortunately no decanter available). Great Penfolds example without the huge Grange pricing.

Really good Shiraz that is starting to age well. Plenty of heavy blackcurrant, diesel and menthol with a finish that is long and complex. This will get smoother over time but it drinks well now. Only complaint is that there was a lot of sediment, meaning the last eighth of the bottle was lost (unfortunately no decanter available). Great Penfolds example without the huge Grange pricing.

May 21st, 2019