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99
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92
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Tasting Notes
Schild Estate, a family-owned producer in the Barossa Valley, is known for its dedication to heritage and the nurturing of some of the region’s oldest Shiraz vines. The Moorooroo vineyard, located on the banks of the North Para River, features rare, pre-phylloxera Shiraz plantings from 1847 - an enduring testament to the Barossa’s rich viticultural history. Schild Estate’s approach is defined by careful vineyard management, sustainable practices, and a philosophy of letting these old vines speak clearly through the wines.
The 2016 vintage enjoyed a warm, even growing season, producing small, intensely flavoured berries from the Moorooroo block. Grapes were hand-picked and sorted with precision before being fermented in small open-top fermenters, using gentle cap management to preserve aromatics and structure. The wine was then matured in a selection of fine French oak barrels, mainly seasoned, to maintain balance and enhance complexity. The resulting Shiraz is strikingly aromatic, with notes of blackberry, plum and violet layered over spice, dark chocolate and subtle earth. The palate is plush and concentrated, featuring silky tannins, fresh acidity and a persistent, savoury finish. Schild Estate Moorooroo LR Shiraz 2016 is a commanding expression of old-vine Barossa Shiraz - deeply flavoured, balanced, and resonant with the character and legacy of its exceptional site.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Red
Variety: Shiraz
Vintage: 2016
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia, Barossa Valley
Alcohol %: 14.5%
Cellaring: 15 Plus Years
Scores
99 / 100"From four rows of vines planted in 1847 by the Jacob brothers, saved in 1984 by Ed Schild from the jaws of the Vine Pull Scheme. A Leviathan bottle to end all comparisons, and arguably appropriate for a wine of this stature. Best of all is the wine's elegance and balance, the fruits purple and black, the tannins fine and gently persistent, the oak a means to an end. This is only the start of a story that will take its next huge step in 2047. Drink by 2055."
- James Halliday
92 / 100
"With climate change already knocking at Australia's door, the heavy bottle and thick plastic seal is disappointing to see here. The contents inside, however, prove solid. Nearly opaque in color, this wine neatly combines earthy characters like charred beets and cumin with cracked black pepper, chocolate and coffee oak notes and plush blackberry fruit. There's power on the palate but not overt heaviness. Savory, granular tannins support a midpalate of silky fruit and oak. Give this another few years in the bottle. Drink 2022-2035."
- Christina Pickard
