Penfolds' flagship Barossa Valley Shiraz — dusty tannins fused with couverture chocolate, structurally confident with a defined backbone, Barossa weight and density, and a supportive if reticent oak that keeps the focus on the extraordinary depth of the Barossa fruit.
Tasting Notes
Dusty tannins fused with an impression of cocoa and chocolate dust — couverture chocolate at that. Structurally confident with a defined backbone, full Barossa weight and density. The oak is supportive but reticent, allowing the extraordinary richness of Barossa Shiraz to dominate. RWT (Red Winemaking Trail) uses French oak rather than American, giving a more refined and sophisticated expression than the Grange.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Shiraz
- Origin: Australia, Barossa Valley
- Style: Dry red, flagship single-region Shiraz, French oak aged
- Winemaking: Barossa Valley single-region selection, aged in French oak
Food Pairing
Roast lamb, barbecue, and cheese dishes. Also outstanding alongside dark chocolate.
Serving
Serve at 16-18°C. Decant for 30 minutes. Will age for 15 to 20 years.
About the Producer
Penfolds is Australia's most storied winery, founded in 1844 in the Barossa Valley and renowned globally for its Grange and Bin series. Their philosophy of multi-region blending to achieve consistency and complexity has produced some of Australia's most celebrated wines across six decades.
