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Schild Estate 2004 Ben Schild Reserve Shiraz (Barossa)
- Editors' Choice
- $48
This is a big, lush, lavishly oaked wine that nonetheless pulls it all together with balance and elegance. Inky black in color, it leads with a blast of toasty, mentholated oak on the nose, backed by waves of blueberries and mint. Then the flavors call to mind dark chocolate and coconut, accented by almonds and the recurring blueberries. It’s creamy-textured and…
— J.C.
(12/15/2006)
Schild Estate 2002 Moorooroo Limited Release Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- $78
This is a lavishly oaked wine, filled with scents of caramel, nuts, chocolate, toasted coconut, vanilla and coffee. It completely fills the mouth with creamy, lush flavor—a combination of vanilla and fruit syrup, with complexity added by touches of cracked pepper and meat. So easy to drink now; the only question is its future evolution.
— J.C.
(6/1/2007)
Schild Estate 2005 Moorooroo Limited Release Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- Online Exclusive
- $85
The Schild wines are always immediately accessible, and even its limited release Moorooroo bottling is no exception. It’s soft and creamy-textured, but avoids any sense of heaviness. Instead, it delivers a broad, mouthfilling blend of red plums and herbal-savory notes. Drink now-2015.
— J.C.
(3/1/2010)
Schild Estate 2003 Moorooroo Limited Release Shiraz (Barossa Valley)
- $85
Creamy-textured, full-bodied and showing a bit of warmth, this is lush and lavishly oaked. Chocolate, vanilla and plum flavors play major roles, with earthier notes, hints of spice and tobacco in support. Likely to mature quickly; drink now–2012.
— J.C.
(11/1/2007)
Schild Estate 2006 Ben Schild Reserve Shiraz (Barossa)
- Editors' Choice
- $35
Full-bodied, lush and velvety, the 2006 Ben Schild Reserve is ready to drink now and over the next 8 years. Hints of espresso and black olive impart complexity to the plum and blueberry fruit, and a licorice note chimes in on the softly textured finish.
— J.C.
(2/1/2010)
Schild Estate 2004 Sparkling Shiraz (Barossa)
- Editors' Choice
- $24
Schild Estate seems to have found its stride in 2004, fashioning a solid lineup of wines across the board. This inky purple sparkler bursts from the glass with assertive blackberry and blueberry fruit, but it’s accented by vanilla, cinnamon and crushed pepper, giving it uncommon complexity. Finishes long and powerful, framed by soft tannins.
— J.C.
(12/31/2006)
Schild Estate 2005 Ben Schild Reserve Shiraz (Barossa)
- $48
Not quite up to the standards set by the 2004, this is nevertheless an excellent Shiraz, full-bodied and lush. Blackberry fruit dominates the aromas, framed by vanilla and just a touch of dill. Folds in plenty of earthy complexity on the palate, plus hints of cola and coffee, making this more than a simple fruit-and-oak confection. Drink now–2015.
— J.C.
(11/1/2007)
Schild Estate 2006 Old Bush Vine Grenache-Mataro-Shiraz GMS Red (Barossa)
- Editors' Choice
- $17
A bargain by Barossa pricing standards—or any standards for that matter—Schild Estate’s 2006 GMS combines a slightly herbal note with full-on black cherry flavors, enhanced by hints of licorice and plum. Ample and round, this blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Mataro and 20% Shiraz offers attractive early drinking.
— J.C.
(11/1/2007)
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