Born from a "Red Winemaking Trial" that began in the early 1990s, Penfolds RWT Bin 798 Shiraz has long since outgrown its experimental beginnings to become a benchmark for contemporary Barossa Valley Shiraz. The 2024 vintage showcases the style with layers of blackberry, mulberry and blackcurrant, woven through exotic spice, violet, dark chocolate, roasted coffee and savoury olive notes. Plush and velvety across the palate, fine, mouth-coating tannins provide structure and impressive length, while French oak adds depth and poise. Approachable now yet built for the long haul, this is a beautifully balanced Shiraz with the concentration to reward patient cellaring for decades.