1998 Penfolds RWT Bin 798 Shiraz 1.5L Magnum Wooden Box BGlenfarclas with a crimson purple hue

with a crimson purple hue

floral style

Cooler vintages can sometimes be reserved or a little austere

Lemon peel

in a balancing act that we have grown used to from our great terroirs

1998 Penfolds RWT Bin 798 Shiraz 1.5L Magnum Wooden Box BGlenfarclas with a crimson purple hueCritic tasting note: (1998 vintage) "A stunning second vintage that begs the question why hasn't this been done before. The RWT is an all French oak shiraz but unlike the Bin 128 from Coonawarra, this is one hundred per cent Barossa. It's hardly a new concept in Barossa shiraz but it's a welcome diversion from Penfolds. The '98 RWT spends nearly 13 months in new French oak and is quite a bit bigger than its '97 prototype. Tasted twice and simply