Penfolds RWT Bin 798 Shiraz Barossa Valley Red Wine 750ml

Description

Penfolds RWT (Red Winemaking Trial) Bin 798 Shiraz is a premium Australian red wine from the Barossa Valley, known for its opulent, fleshy style that contrasts with Penfolds’ Grange. It’s made from fruit selected for texture and aromatics, matured in French oak, and offers complex notes of dark berries, spice, and chocolate, with a structure built for long aging. The “RWT” stands for “Red Winemaking Trial,” the project’s original name, and the “Bin 798” designation was added from the 2016 vintage.

Key characteristics

Origin: Barossa Valley, Australia

Grape: Shiraz

Style: Opulent, fleshy, and aromatic

Oak: Matured in French oak (unlike Grange’s American oak)

Flavor Profile: Blue fruits (mulberry), red fruits (cherry), espresso, chocolate, and exotic spice, with an earthy depth

Aging Potential: Built for long-term aging

Significance

Alternative to Grange: Offers a different expression of Barossa Shiraz, focusing on texture and French oak influence.

Name: “RWT” was the internal name for the project started in 1995; it was officially launched with the 1997 vintage.

Bin Number: “Bin 798” was assigned from the 2016 vintage onwards.