Penfolds Rwt Shiraz 2003

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Penfolds
Label Name:
 
Rwt Shiraz
Vintage:
 
2003
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Barossa Valley, South Australia
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2003 RWT include Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~96, Wine Spectator ~94, James Halliday ~95; Gismondi gave ~90; widely reviewed and regarded as a high-scoring Barossa Shiraz with long ageing potential

Tasting Note
Opulent Barossa Shiraz with blackberry, black plum and dark cherry, layered with baking spice, mocha and vanilla; savory/olive notes, fine chalky tannins and a long cocoa-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu pork, Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef skewers, rich Japanese miso dishes.

Production Method
100% Barossa Shiraz; fermented in stainless/seasoned oak, matured 12–18 months in French oak barriques/hogsheads (significant new oak).

Vineyard Info
Penfolds, founded 1844, is an iconic Australian house. RWT (Red Winemaking Trial) launched with 1997 vintage; single-region Barossa project now labeled Bin 798 since mid-2010s.