Winemaker Notes
Hues of deep ruby, and purple. The nose shows a fragrant and fruit-forward with notes of blackcurrant, mulberry, and dark cherry aromas alongside more delicate hints of chocolate, spice, and roasted coffee bean all adding a supporting richness and interest. Complex dark berry fruits and rich chocolate on the palate work in harmony with a round creamy texture and soft supporting tannin profile. Refreshing mid palate acidity provides the important framework which cuts through the balanced sweetness and leads into a long and clean savory finish.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2017 Schild Estate Sparkling Shiraz drinks are bright and smooth. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits aromas and flavors of raspberries, grape notes, dried leaves, and spices. Enjoy it with barbeque baby back ribs in a slightly tart/sweet sauce. (Tasted: April 10, 2022, San Francisco, CA)
Made in a handful of wine regions across the globe, red sparkling wine ranges from delicately sweet to bone dry. While styles vary by region, red sparkling wine production methods are often the decision of the winemaker. For serving, cool red sparkling wine down to about 40F to 50F.
Historically and presently the most important wine-producing region of Australia, the Barossa Valley is set in the Barossa zone of South Australia, where more than half of the country’s wine is made. Because the climate is very hot and dry, vineyard managers work diligently to ensure grapes reach the perfect levels of phenolic ripeness.
The intense heat is ideal for plush, bold reds, particularly Shiraz on its own or Rhône Blends. Often Shiraz and Cabernet partner up for plump and powerful reds.
While much less prevalent, light-skinned varieties such as Riesling, Viognier or Semillon produce vibrant Barossa Valley whites.
Most of Australia’s largest wine producers are based here and Shiraz plantings date back as far as the 1850s or before. Many of them are dry farmed and bush trained, still offering less than one ton per acre of inky, intense, purple juice.