| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | Australia > South Australia > Barossa Valley |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
The 2022 RWT Bin 798 is archetypal Barossa Shiraz: it has red earth, ironstone, mulberry, blood plum, sumac spices and dried herbs in profusion. The wine is earthy, tannic and ripe, with a framing of charry oak. I find this to be muscular, dense, intense and super concentrated, and for lovers of the RWT style, this will likely cement itself as one of the greats. It is a massive wine, well-handled and powerful. It matured for 14 months in French oak hogsheads, 67% new. 14.5% alcohol, sealed under natural cork. 2024 - 2042
Fascinating, subtle aromas of blackberry, cloves and white pepper with some cedar. Medium-bodied with dark fruit and creamy tannins that are integrated and polished. Fine and focused finish. Very drinkable now, but will age nicely.
Full bottle 1,441 g. Aged 14 months in French oak hogsheads (67% new, 29% second use, 4% third use). This ‘red winemaking trial’ is designed to be more approachable than Grange.
Very dark blackish crimson. Aromatic start and then a little pinched and drying on the finish. I know it’s meant to be opulent but I’m not sure it is in this case. Definitely needs time. But the very lively fruit on the end suggests there’s a fine future eventually in view. Relatively refined Barossa Shiraz. (JR)
