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Penfolds 2016 RWT Bin 798 Shiraz (Barossa Valley)

Rating
91
Price
$150
Winery
Wine Type
Red
Alcohol
14.5%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
4/1/2019
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This vintage of RWT is flashy and full-bodied, requiring a good deal of cellaring before oak and fruit to come together. At the moment, ripe, opulent fruit notes—blackberry, currant and plum—ride along aromas of coffee and cumin. The barrel influence on the palate is even more prominent but the fruit is plush and tangy. The tannins are fine-grained and well-structured, setting this up for at decade or more of aging. Wait a least until 2020 before cracking it open, though. Christina Pickard

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98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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