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Wine Reviewed
Schild Estae Old Bush Vine GMS Grenache/Mourvedre/Shiraz 2010 14.5 % alcohol about $14.
Let’s start with the marketing materials. “Description : The Schild family is celebrating 60 years in the Barossa Valley in 2012. Ben Schild founded the property in 1952 but passed away suddenly in 1956. His youngest son, Ed Schild, took the reins of the property at the tender age of 16. Now in his 70s, Ed Schild is a pillar of the Barossa community. Tasting Note : (55% grenache, 25% mourvedre and 20% shiraz): Bright ruby. High-pitched aromas of raspberry, cherry and rose, with a white pepper accent. Shows good energy and attractive sweetness to the flavors of fresh red fruits and spices. The spicy quality echoes on the smooth, focused finish. This drinks very well right now. Score - 90. (Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, Sept./Oct. 2011).” And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was rich and sweet. It seemed carbonated and was dark. When paired with Wasabi-less Japanese rice crackers this libation took on a burnt taste. Then came homemade chicken breast nuggets in a variety of spices. The drink was powerful but sweet. Its fruit did not come through at first but dark cherries and plums managed to show up later. The accompanying mashed potatoes brought out sweet plums, what can I tell you? The other side dish was a commercial Turkish salad composed of sweet pimento, tomato paste, dried parsley, hot peppers, vinegar, and spices. Now our Australian friend was more subtle and its unpleasant sweetness was muted. In the presence of fresh raspberries, the liquid replied with lots of oak, but not too much, and some chocolate entered the fray.
This review of an Australian Grenache/Mourvedre/Shiraz continues on my web site at
http://theworldwidewine.com/Wine_reviews/Near_weekly_15_dollar_wine_reviews/Y2012/australian_old_bush_vine_red_blend.phphttp://theworldwidewine.com/Wine_reviews/Near_weekly_15_dollar_wine_reviews/Y2012/australian_old_bush_vine_red_blend.php
Wine Reviewed
Schild Estae Old Bush Vine GMS Grenache/Mourvedre/Shiraz 2010 14.5 % alcohol about $14.
Let’s start with the marketing materials. “Description : The Schild family is celebrating 60 years in the Barossa Valley in 2012. Ben Schild founded the property in 1952 but passed away suddenly in 1956. His youngest son, Ed Schild, took the reins of the property at the tender age of 16. Now in his 70s, Ed Schild is a pillar of the Barossa community. Tasting Note : (55% grenache, 25% mourvedre and 20% shiraz): Bright ruby. High-pitched aromas of raspberry, cherry and rose, with a white pepper accent. Shows good energy and attractive sweetness to the flavors of fresh red fruits and spices. The spicy quality echoes on the smooth, focused finish. This drinks very well right now. Score - 90. (Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, Sept./Oct. 2011).” And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine was rich and sweet. It seemed carbonated and was dark. When paired with Wasabi-less Japanese rice crackers this libation took on a burnt taste. Then came homemade chicken breast nuggets in a variety of spices. The drink was powerful but sweet. Its fruit did not come through at first but dark cherries and plums managed to show up later. The accompanying mashed potatoes brought out sweet plums, what can I tell you? The other side dish was a commercial Turkish salad composed of sweet pimento, tomato paste, dried parsley, hot peppers, vinegar, and spices. Now our Australian friend was more subtle and its unpleasant sweetness was muted. In the presence of fresh raspberries, the liquid replied with lots of oak, but not too much, and some chocolate entered the fray.
This review of an Australian Grenache/Mourvedre/Shiraz continues on my web site at
http://theworldwidewine.com/Wine_reviews/Near_weekly_15_dollar_wine_reviews/Y2012/australian_old_bush_vine_red_blend.phphttp://theworldwidewine.com/Wine_reviews/Near_weekly_15_dollar_wine_reviews/Y2012/australian_old_bush_vine_red_blend.php
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