Schild Estate Narrow Road Vineyard Shiraz Cabernet 2019 newly arrived bordeaux as they were not quite

as they were not quite up to GAJA standards

Despite it's time on skins the Vermemtino remained amazingly fresh yet beautifully textural

the perfumed bouquet of red berries and plums sets the scene for the perfectly balanced and very long palate

so this Domaine Naturaliste chardonnay should serve as a wake-up call to those pretenders because it's got everything going for it plus a keen price of $19

Elegant in the mouth

Schild Estate Narrow Road Vineyard Shiraz Cabernet 2019 newly arrived bordeaux as they were not quiteDeep 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