2010 Schild Estate Wines Barossa Shiraz

A superb flavour packed Barossa Shiraz at a knockout price.
The Schild story dates back to 1866 when the family immigrated from Poland as part of an exodus from religious persecution. For many years the Schilds toiled the harsh farmlands of Mallee country near Lameroo. In 1952, a 40 acre farm was purchased in the Barossa Valley, which had a small vineyard included.  Over the years the Schilds have expanded their holding, growing fruit mainly for other people. In 1998, the bold step of crushing seven tonnes of grapes was made, which produced 450 cases of wine. Here is the latest installment from this burgeoning family empire.

Tasting Note….
Opaque black dark crimson red colour with deep dark red hue. On the nose aniseed top notes are followed by some black cherries, toasty oak and vanillin spice. Rich and full the palate delivers ripe succulent flavours of aniseed, black plum and black cherry with an overlay of toasty vanillin oak and some spice on the back palate. Fleshy soft mouthfeel with velvet smooth tannins. Long voluptuous liquorice, black plum, black cherry, vanillin toasty oak and spice aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years (2012-2016).
Alc 14.5%

Other Reviews....
Smooth and spicy, with distinctive black olive and tar overtones to the blackberry and spice flavors, finishing with supple texture and refinement. Drink now through 2018. Ranked No. 30 in Wine Spectators Top 100 2012.
92 Points
Wine Spectator