COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Grenache
PRODUCER
Schild Estate Wines
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Schild Estate Edgar Schild Reserve Grenache 2017 is a 100% Grenache red wine from the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Produced by Schild Estate Wines, a family-owned winery with a history dating back to 1952, this wine is a tribute to the family's legacy, particularly Ed Schild's role in land development. The grapes are sourced from old bush vines, some of the oldest in the world, highlighting the producer's commitment to estate-grown fruit and the unique terroir of the Barossa Valley. The 'Reserve' designation indicates a careful selection of the best fruit from these venerable vines.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€361
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Some of Schild Estate's vines were planted as early as 1847.
Fact 02
The 'Edgar Schild Reserve' honors a key figure in the family's land expansion.
Fact 03
Old bush vines are handpicked due to their age and untrellised nature.
Fact 04
The wine is aged in French oak puncheons, including a portion in new oak.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Edgar Schild Reserve Grenache 2017 is produced from 100% Grenache grapes grown on old bush vines in the Barossa Valley. The fruit is handpicked due to the nature of the vines. Following harvest, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak puncheons, with a combination of new and seasoned oak used. The producer, Schild Estate Wines, focuses on estate-grown fruit and sustainable practices, aiming to create authentic expressions of the Barossa Valley terroir.
