Barossa brilliance yet again. Schild Estate's multiple award winning wine is simply an ongoing treat. A must have option for these cold, winter nights. A deep ruby with bright purple hues - the wine simply demand to be smelled and tasted.
The nose is fragrant, full aromas of blackcurrant and morello cherries supported by subtle hints of dark spice, leather and cedar wood. Now for the verdict, taste away to find soft, juicy, dark berry fruit flavours fill the mouth on the front palate along with fleeting glimpses of milk chocolate, violets and subtle herbs. This core of primary fruit is framed by a definite, but fine tannin framework providing some scaffolding and allowing the wine to maintain thrust and a clear direction as it travels through the mouth finishing rich & fruity, controlled and lasting.
Sourced from a number of carefully selected estate vineyard parcels in an around Lyndoch and Rowland Flat, Schild Estate’s Barossa Shiraz is designed to reflect the soft elegant palate of Schild’s viticultural home in the Southern portions of the Barossa Valley.
The wines from 2014 show much promise, however some late growing season heat and rain episodes ensured that it was not without some anxious moments for the winemakers along the way. A certain amount of nerve was required, but mother nature came to the party in the end and mild perfect conditions late in the season ensured we made it home really happy with the vintage.
Don't Pay: $25.00
WBW Rating: 95/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Barossa Valley, SA
Winemaker: Scott Hazeldine
Drink now until: 2022
Alc/Vol: 14.5 %
