Schild Estate Barossa GSM 2022
- 93
- $30
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A very impressive example of the famous Rhone/Barossa blend (I think that they have been doing it for long enough in the Barossa that we can call it that, along with the Rhone examples), and one which is very good value. From a range of vineyards, which were originally planted between 1916 and 1928, it is close to an even split of the three varieties, but Grenache does edge ahead. Crimson purple in colour, the nose exhibits notes of spices, raspberries, cold tea, strawberries and dried herbs. Lovely cherry notes come out to play on the palate. There is an appealingly supple and seductive texture, silky tannins, fine acidity and very good length. Lots to like here and it is very good value.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
