Since 1952 Schild hands have tended to a selection of Barossa Valley’s most treasured and rare vines, some amongst the oldest in the world. The wisdom passed down through the generations ensures each vineyard’s unique terroir is expressed in their premium collection of wines.

Deep dark ruby in colour. Aromatically the wine shows vibrant, controlled notes of dark plums, chocolate and a touch of spice which sit alongside subtle, brief glimpses of fountain pen ink and a hint of bright mineral lift on the back end. On the palate the dark plum and chocolate notes re-emerge providing an intense depth of flavour whilst retaining a sense of control and balance as the wine moves through. A superfine tannin frame provides a clear line of travel.

From the Narrow Road Vineyard in the Barossa, there were just sixteen barrels made of this wine. A blend of 72% Shiraz and 28% Cabernet. Black/purple hue, this is richly flavoured with chocolate and malted notes. A wonderful creamy texture, we have notes of black fruits, cloves, dark chocolate, aniseed, soy and touches of cold tea. The wine is a lovely mix of the generous, the plush and the savoury. Still fresh and exhibiting good energy. Very long with fine, silky tannins, the palate moves more to coffee bean notes. Ten to fifteen years. Love it! Date: June 2024; Price: $75.00; Drink by: 2024-2039; Rating: 96 Points; Ken Gargett; Wine Pilot

Powerful and opulent, the richly expressed bouquet shows dark fruit intensity, vanillin oak, cured meat and dark chocolate aromas, followed by a concentrated palate delivering terrific weight and plush texture. Wonderfully expressive and flavoursome with a persistent velvety finish. At its best: now to 2036. Date: July 2023; Rating: 96 Points; Wine Orbit

A blend of 72/28% shiraz/cabernet sauvignon from the Narrow Road vineyard in Rowland Flat. Deep blackberry, cassis, black cherry and macerated plum fruits cut deep with hints of baking spices, purple flowers, licorice, dark chocolate, softly spoken oak and turned earth. Plenty of fruit weight, bright acidity and a pleasing dark-fruited flow across the palate, finishing long and rich. Date: Oct 2023; Alcohol: 14.5%; Price: $75.00; Drink by: 2038; Rating: 93 Points; James Halliday Wine Companion