Schild Estate
Schild Estate Barossa Valley Merlot
Red wine
3.5
Expert Rating
3.8
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Schild Estate Barossa Valley Merlot is a premium wine produced by Schild Estate, a renowned winery in the Barossa Valley region of Australia. The vineyard features old vines that are carefully tended to produce high-quality grapes. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand-picking and gentle pressing, to ensure the wine's full potential is realized. The resulting wine is a rich and full-bodied Merlot with a deep ruby color and aromas of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. On the palate, the wine is smooth and velvety, with flavors of blackberry, plum, and vanilla. This wine is a perfect choice for those who appreciate a well-crafted Merlot with a distinct Barossa Valley character.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Schild Estate Barossa Valley Merlot is a bold and complex wine.On the nose, it offers aromas of ripe cherries, tobacco, and spices. On the palate, this medium-bodied Merlot has a rich texture and flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate, and oak. The finish is smooth and long, with a lingering hint of spice. Enjoy this wine now or cellar it for a few years to experience its full potential.
EXPERT RATING
3.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2025
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Merlot
ORIGINS
Winery: Schild Estate
Region: Barossa Valley
Australia's Barossa Valley is one of the world's most iconic wine regions, located in the state of South Australia. It is renowned for its full-bodied red wines, particularly Shiraz, and is home to some of the oldest and most respected wineries in the country.
The Barossa Valley has a long and storied history in the wine industry. It was first settled by German immigrants in the 1840s, who brought with them their winemaking traditions and expertise. Since then, the region has become one of Australia's most important wine regions, producing some of the country's most iconic wines.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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