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The Schild Estate Barossa Merlot is the second release from Schild Estate Wines of the non traditional variety that is rapidly becoming a regularly produced style. Through careful selection of the best fruit from our extensive holdings, this Merlot, harvested in the cool of the morning at a ripe 15.2 degrees baume, indicates the quality possible with a variety not readily associated with the Barossa Valley. The fruit was then de-stemmed, crushed and sent to ferment in stainless steel, in contact with it's skins as soon as possible to minimise typical colour loss. The wine post-fermentation was matured in a combination of used French and American oak to undergo malolactic fermentation and maturation for 16 months. Following racking, clarification and stabilisation, the wine was bottled in September 2004, with minimal filtering. Colour: Dark red to black with crimson hues. Nose: Ripe forward anise and christmas cake, spices and evidence of coconut. Palate: Elegant and complex with subtle tannins rounded by plums, cherries and mocha.
| Alcohol | 14,5 % |
| Biologisch | Nee |
| Wijn Categorie | Rode wijnen |
| Land | Australië |
| Produktie regio | Barossa Valley |
| Druivensoorten | Merlot |
| Jaargang | 2006 |
| Restsuiker | droog |
| Zuurtegraad | Nee |
| Inhoud (l) | 0.750 |
| Volgende jaargang | Nee |
| Wijnlandgoed | Schild Estate |
| Sluitingstype | Kurk |
| Smaak | ... cloves, naar leer, naar cederhout, bosbessen |
| Lekker bij | fillet of beef with spicy sauce, fine herbs and grren asparargus |
| Wijnmaker | Nee |
| Wijngoed informatie | "In 1866 the Schild Family immigrated to Australia from Poland as part of the exodus from religious persecution. Johannes Hugo Bernhard (Ben) Schild, the father of Edgar (Ed) Schild heeded and leamed the work of his ancestors, thus ensuring that the Schild family would have an impact in this new country. Ben and Alma SchildIn September 1956, Ben Schild met his soon- to-be wife Freida Alma Schild nee Schutz in the early 1920's and began a family which consisted of eight children raised in the wilds of the Mallee country near the small pioneering town of Lameroo.The Schild Estate story goes back to the early 1950's, after 30 years of pioneer farming in the harsh Mallee region of South Australia, Ben Schild had a vision in settling down in the finest region in the state. In 1952 Ben Schild purchased the Three Springs Farm, which included a small vineyard in the Barossa Valley of Rowland Flat and began transforming it for sustainable viticulture. Ed Schild took over the reigns of the 40 acre property following his fathers passing in 1952. He steadily increased his holdings over time with clever acquisition and good management and the steadying assistance of his wife Lorraine, through some of the most depressing times in local viticulture, to what today comprises approximately 380 acres in the Barossa Valley.Today Ed's son Michael, with assistance from his wife Kylie and a dedicated team, is overseeing the management and development of the vineyards. Re-planting and re-development of older vineyards are a continuing goal in the evolution of quality viticulture. Ed's daughters, Judy Watson and Leanne Chapman also work in the enterprise in professional capacities making sure that the bond of family involvement is strong. The Schild family is confident that the 6th Generation is just as dedicated to the betterment of the label as the current family employees.The first Schild Estate Wines, produced from 1998 vintage, saw a total of 7 tones crushed, making 450 cases. Since these humble beginnings the growth in quantity has been outstanding. The premium fruit used in this wine is selected from various sections of the family's 380 acre vineyard." |
| Wijnstijl | kruidig en vol |
| Druivenrassen | Merlot |
