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Wine Products » Shiraz :: 2000 Penfolds RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz
RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz 2000 Penfolds RWT Shiraz presents an admirable alternative to the multi-regional sourcing and American oak maturation that are hallmarks to Grange, expressing instead, single-region Barossa Valley Shiraz matured in French oak hogsheads. The initials RWT stand for 'Red Winemaking Trial', the name given to the wine internally when developmental work began on it in 1995. RWT Shiraz was launched in May 2000 with the 1997 vintage. Its style is opulent and fleshy, contrasting with Grange, which is more muscular and assertive. RWT is made from fruit primarily selected for its aromatic qualities and fine texture rather than sheer intensity or power of flavour. The result is a wine that helps to redefine Barossa Shiraz at the highest quality level. Vineyard Region Barossa Valley Vintage Conditions After a dry winter and cool conditions at fruit set, moderate conditions for ripening were temporarily disrupted by a hot spell in late January. Some excellent shiraz was harvested from the best-managed vineyards showing the Barossa's hallmark fruit sweetness and ripe tannin structure. The 2000 vintage will produce wines with fruit intensity and power, in a more forward style than normal. Grape Variety Shiraz (Syrah) Maturation 12 months in 60% new and 40% one-year-old French Oak. Top Awards Trophy & Gold 2002 Barossa Valley Wine Show Trophy 2002 Barossa Valley Wine Show Winemaker Comments: Peter Gago - Penfolds Chief Winemaker Colour Deep crimson red. Nose Packed with vibrant mulberry and blueberry fruit aromas; the classic quality indicators for benchmark Barossa Shiraz. The oak is at one with the fruit - ideally integrated. Palate Possessing a dense core of powerful, small-berried black fruit. Impressively poised, with an excellent fruit/oak balance, softened tannins, succulent mouthfeel and lingering flavours. A pot-pouri of Barossa flavour, warmth and unabashed generosity. Wine Analysis Alc/Vol: 14.0% Acidity: 6.70g/L pH: 3.54 Last Tasted 15 Feb 2003 Peak Drinking Now - 2020 Food Matches Ideally suited to Beef, Lamb,Cheese |
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