Schild Estate Ben Schild Shiraz 2021Schild Estate Ben Schild Shiraz 2021 is a single vineyard Barossa Shiraz from the Angus Brae site, drawn from old ancestor vines and crafted as a limited cellar release. It reflects a focused, site specific expression with added depth from extended maturation. The nose is rich and layered, with blackberry, plum and dark cherry, alongside notes of spice, cocoa and subtle vanilla from time in French, American and Hungarian oak. There is a sense of quiet

Still in a youthful phase despite its age potential

bright acidity and a focused

dried herbs and a subtle earthy mineral edge

The palate is juicy and medium-bodied

mouth-coating tannins

and will benefit from short term cellaring

Elegant yet focused

On the palate it is elegant and refined

finesse and effortless drinkability

and left alone on lees for seven months

Aromatically

Just long enough to get the palate weight ramped up a fraction before bottling