2006 Penfolds Rwt Barossa Valley RP--95 WS--93

Wine Spectator: 93 Points
Score: 93 Release Price: $150 Country: Australia Region: Australia Issue: Sep 30, 2009 Smooth and refined, with a wet earth note adding interest to the ripe blueberry, plum and licorice flavors, which linger against a burr of tannins on the long finish. Best from 2011 through 2016. 450 cases imported. --HS

Robert Parker: 95 Points
Wine Advocate # 186 Dec 2009 Jay Miller 95 Drink: 2014 - 2030 $72-$149 (150) The 2006 RWT Shiraz was aged for 14 months in 70% new French oak hogsheads. The winery describes its style as opulent and fleshy compared to Grange's muscular and assertive personality. Opaque purple in color, it offers aromas of Asian spices, beef juice, toast, blueberry, and licorice. Rich, fleshy, and round, it has plenty of underlying tannin, impeccable balance, and a long, pure finish. It will deliver prime drinking from 2014 to 2030.