{"product_id":"penfolds-rwt-shiraz-2002-sld","title":"Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2002 (SLD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenfolds Rewards of Patience tasting panel 2021 - 5\/5 rating\u003cbr\u003eMatthew Jukes Top 100 Australian Wines 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePenfolds RWT Shiraz presents an admirable alternative to the multi-regional sourcing and American oak maturation that are hallmarks of Grange, expressing instead, single-region Barossa Valley Shiraz matured only in French oak. The initials RWT stand for 'Red Winemaking Trial', the name given to the project internally when developmental work began in 1995. Naturally, now no longer a 'Trial' 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I never thought that RWT could look so polished and controlled. DO NOT APPROACH – this is a cold-blooded assassin, and you will be compromised in a moment.\"  Matthew Jukes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRWT is typically inky and deep in colour, with sumptuous fruit sweetness, mouth-filling flavours, underlying spice, savoury nuances and chocolaty tannins. The 2002 Penfolds RWT Shiraz is a 100% shiraz from premium vineyards in the Barossa Valley. The wine was matured for 14 months in French oak hogsheads (66% new, 34% one-year-old). The result is a wine that helps to redefine Barossa shiraz at the highest quality level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eMedium-deep crimson. Intense blackberry aromas with vanilla and herb garden notes. Fresh blackberry, blackcurrant, dark plum demi-glace flavours, fine-grained tannins, lovely mid-palate viscosity and roasted chestnut and vanilla mocha oak complexity. Velvety firm\/chocolaty finish. Impressively balanced wine. \u003c\/span\u003ePeak drinking now to 2035. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"experience-component experience-assets-complextile\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"snippet snippet-complextile align-vertical-Bottom align-horizontal-Left\n    text-dark null\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"banner-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"banner-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-designer-hover text-left align-on-zoomout-Left border-line-none\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Conditions: Regular winter rainfalls ensured ideal soil moisture levels and healthy vine growth. Spring and summer temperatures were amongst the lowest on record, which reduced yield potential, as well as slowed overall crop ripening to a crawl. A warm, dry autumn eventuated, which, combined with careful vineyard management, enabled the grapes to reach ideal ripeness.\" \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenfolds\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpert reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Medium-deep crimson. Intense blackberry aromas with vanilla and herb garden notes. Fresh blackberry, blackcurrant, dark plum demi-glace flavours, fine-grained tannins, lovely mid-palate viscosity and roasted chestnut and vanilla mocha oak complexity. Velvety firm\/chocolaty finish. Impressively balanced wine. Peak drinking now to 2035.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenfolds Rewards of Patience tasting panel 2021 - 5\/5 rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I never thought that RWT could look so polished and controlled. DO NOT APPROACH – this is a cold-blooded assassin, and you will be compromised in a moment.\"  \u003cstrong\u003eMatthew Jukes, matthewjukes.com -  Top 100 Australian Wines 2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2002 RWT Barossa shiraz is wonderful; as good as the '98 but more elegant.\"\u003cstrong\u003e  Huon Hooke, Sydney Morning Herald – 18.75\/20 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"There's balance here. It's big, firm, blueberried and mouthfilling, with mounds of fine, filigreed, mature tannin and flavours of dark olive, blackcurrant, musk, salt, and spice-splashed cedar. It's a high and mighty wine of some power and tannin, but it seems to know itself well, it seems confident and compelling. Drink: 2013-2022.\"  \u003cstrong\u003eCampbell Mattinson, Winefront Monthly – 95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eDeep garnet colored, the 2002 RWT Shiraz presents a lovely aromatic core of fragrant berry preserves, plums and kirsch, anise and a touch of incense. Full-bodied, concentrated and taut, this is still very youthful with lively acid and a firm, fine tannic backbone to support the very long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e Drink 2018-2022.\"\u003cstrong\u003e  Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate - 95 points (Tasted Oct 2015)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The '02 is reminiscent of black cherries and berries, spices, dark chocolate and toasty oak, with great depth, density and length, and big grippy tannins. Will be a beauty. Ageing? Yes, 3-15 years plus.\" \u003cstrong\u003e Ralph Kyte Powell, The Age Epicure Uncorked  \u003cspan\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is baby Grange – similar fruit, just bathed in French rather than American oak. And it's sensational\u003cspan\u003e\" - \u003cstrong\u003eStuart Gregor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Deep colour; lots of new French oak on both bouquet and palate, but also plenty of dark fruits; very good mouthfeel and texture, ripe tannins; given the benefit of the oak doubt. Drink Now-2021.\"  \u003cstrong\u003eJames Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion - 94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePenfolds Rewards of Patience tasting panel 2021 - 5\/5 rating\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTop 100 Australian Wines 2005 - Matthew Jukes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe story of rwt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/rwt_1024x1024.jpg?v=1665365682\" alt=\"penfolds rwt\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenfolds RWT Bin 798 Barossa Valley Shiraz, first made in 1997, was released after several years of red winemaking trials from which the wine takes its name. Since the 2014 vintage it has been allocated Bin number 798, based on the alpha-numeric telephone punch dial, to reflect its established status within the Penfolds wine portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is sourced exclusively from the best vineyards in the Barossa Valley, where ripening conditions particularly suit the Penfolds House Style. These include the Kalimna, Koonunga Hill, Moppa, Marananga and Ebenezer vineyards. The overall winemaking process is almost identical to Grange, however, unlike Grange, it is \u003cspan\u003ematured only in French oak. The maturation \u003c\/span\u003eincludes partial barrel fermentation for 12 to 15 months in 50-70% new French oak hogsheads (300 litres). These wines are built for the long haul, with the precision, concentration and balance to age for many years – the best vintages will last at least 30.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"RWT Bin 798 celebrates Barossa bloodlines and the graceful elegance of French oak. This is no longer a trial but a stand-alone Penfolds red that embodies regional provenance and now has its own track record\"  Andrew Baldwin, Winemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An ode to the Barossa with all that beautiful power and depth.\"  Nick Ryan, Penfolds Rewards of Patience tasting panel member\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/1920x560-Penfolds-Entrance-1920s_1024x1024.png?v=1663022856\" alt=\"penfolds-winery\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the success of early sherries and fortified wines, founders Dr Christopher and Mary Penfold planted the vine cuttings they had carried on their voyage over to Australia. In 1844 the fledging vineyard was officially established as the Penfolds wine company at Magill Estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the company grew, so too did Dr Penfold's medical reputation, leaving much of the running of the winery to Mary Penfold. Early forays into Clarets and Rieslings proved increasingly popular, and on Christopher's death in 1870, Mary assumed total responsibility for the winery. Mary's reign at the helm of Penfolds saw years of determination and endeavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the time Mary Penfold retired in 1884 (ceding management to her daughter, Georgina) Penfolds was producing 1\/3 of all South Australia's wine. She'd set an agenda that continues today, experimenting with new methods in wine production. By Mary's death in 1896, the Penfolds legacy was well on its way to fruition. By 1907, Penfolds had become South Australia's largest winery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1948, history was made again as Max Schubert became the company's first Chief Winemaker. A loyal company man and true innovator, Schubert would propel Penfolds onto the global stage with his experimentation of long-lasting wines - the creation of Penfolds Grange in the 1950s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1959 (while Schubert was perfecting his Grange experiment in secret), the tradition of 'bin wines' began. The first, a Shiraz wine with the grapes of the company's own Barossa Valley vineyards was simply named after the storage area of the cellars where it is aged. And so Kalimna Bin 28 becomes the first official Penfolds Bin number wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1960, the Penfolds board instructed Max Schubert to officially re-start production on Grange. His determination and the quality of the aged wine had won them over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoon, the medals began flowing and Grange quickly became one of the most revered wines around the world. In 1988 Schubert was named Decanter Magazine's Man of the Year, and on the 50th anniversary of its birth, Penfolds Grange was given a heritage listing in South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite great success, Penfolds never rests on its laurels. In 2012 Penfolds released its most innovative project to date - 12 handcrafted ampoules of the rare 2004 Kalimna Block Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo years later, Penfolds celebrated the 170th anniversary – having just picked up a perfect score of 100 for the 2008 Grange in two of the world's most influential wine magazines. Today, Penfolds continues to hold dear the philosophies and legends – '1844 to evermore!'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canterbury Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48428724715761,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/3098\/1873\/files\/Penfolds-RWT-Shiraz-2002-SLD.jpg?v=1790647829","url":"https:\/\/canterburywines.au\/products\/penfolds-rwt-shiraz-2002-sld","provider":"Canterbury Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}