AU Schild Estate Barossa Valley Chardonnay Unwooded

Schild Estate Wines are created with an authenticity and passion that comes from generations of a family who have made their home in the Southern Barossa.

The Barritt Vineyard is located alongside the original Schild Family Estate. Chardonnay from this block is blended with fruit from other local grape growers, which they grow exceptional chardonnay fruit with their mature vines on Church Road in the hills behind Rowland Flat.

VARIETALS
100% Chardonnay

VINTAGE
2022

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Clear, bright pale lemon in appearance.

NOSE
Aroma characterized by ripe lemon citrus, fresh nectarine and peach note sitting alongside subtle glimpses of powderpuff mineral bath salts and white iris flowers.

PALATE
In the mouth, a balanced mouthfeel of the lemon citrus flavours is working in tandem with a fresh mineral acid line to ensure a soft and controlled finish.

AGEING
Additional lees stirring is employed to add some roundness and depth before the wine is prepared for bottling.

PAIRING
Perfect with white meats and vegetables, such as Chicken and Mushroom Risotto.

RATINGS

WineOrbit 93 points

Halliday 90 points