Schild Estate crafted the Ben Schild Reserve Shiraz as a tribute to the family’s foundational legacy, sourcing fruit from a single high-perde vineyard overlooking Lyndoch. The 2006 vintage delivers bold Barossa expression with dense fruit and structure, shaped by warm ripening seasons. Fermented in open-top fermenters and matured for 18 months in a mix of French, American and Hungarian oak, the wine balances plush richness with savoury complexity. Aromas of bramble fruit and floral lift lead into a weighty, meaty palate carrying ripe red and black fruit, layered with spice and fine-grained tannins. The finish lingers with dusty grip and peppered complexity, offering both texture and staying power.