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1998 Penfolds Wines Shiraz RWT Barossa Valley
Vineyard: Penfolds Wines
Price: $50.49
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Varietal: Syrah/Shiraz
Style: Red Wine
Region: Australia > South Australia > Adelaide > Barossa > Barossa Valley
Other Vintages: 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1999 1997
Drink By 2009
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Colour: Dense crimson red.Nose: Rich, saturated, Christmas pudding-like fruit and stylish French oak are immediately obvious, followed by more subtle aromas of dried glace fruits and underlying dark liquorice and prune. Palate: A sleek, luscious Barossa Valley Shiraz in which a core of blueberry fruit and ripe tannins contribute to phenomenal length of flavour. There is also a refined, luxurious, praline-like flavour and texture. Still very youthful, with oak more integrated on the palate than th...
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    Rating for Australia-South Australia-Adelaide-Barossa: 95 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>