2019 Schild Estate Ben Schild Reserve Shiraz 750ml

Deep ruby, purple in colour. Aromatically the wine quickly shows intense but bright dark berry fruit notes with a hint of inviting creaminess and spice around the edges. On the palate a smooth mouth-filling attack of layered blood plums, blackcurrant and dark chocolate notes so often seen in this wine across vintages appears where it is surrounded by a fine tannin frame. Critic tasting note: "This is a rich, broody Shiraz, with plum and blackberry fruit threaded with peppery spice and florals, backed by a cherry-cola oak character. The palate isn't as massive as the nose suggests due to tucked-in, granular tannins and a lick of acidity. Give this wine another year or so in bottle then drink until around 2030. Christina Pickard" - 88/100, Wine Enthusiast