Community Tasting Note
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deBare Likes this wine: 91 points
April 21, 2020 - My love affair with the 'real' 2008 Schild Estate Shiraz continues. While it's now showing its age, and may not be in the award-winning peak condition it once enjoyed, the 2010 WS #7 wine continues to hold up down to my very last bottle. (Hopefully I can buy a couple more from a friend who has a half dozen still cellaring).
It remains a deep inky hue with slow legs and very light sentiment. The nose is flint, mineral, stoniness and black pepper, while the flavours run blackberry, cherry, flint, stoniness and black pepper. With a medium/full body, it has a leathery texture with a long finish. While the tannins have largely disappeared, it still pairs beautifully with a well-seasoned steak.
Don't be fooled by the poor imitation "second blend" that Schild Estate subsequently foisted on the public after finishing in the top 10. This original vintage remains the best QPR I've ever enjoyed, and certainly among the best wines I've been able to afford over the years.
Cheers.
PS. As I re-read through the 700+ comments on this controversial vintage, I feel sad for those who drank the 'counterfeit' release and never got a chance to experience the original wine in all its glory. I've personally been reluctant to give Schild Estate a 'second' chance on their subsequent vintages simply because they broke a fundamental trust with their customers. I'm hoping they learnt their lesson but twice fooled shame on me.1 person found this helpful 1,894 views
1 Comment
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Dekerf commented:
4/30/20, 8:34 PM - Well said
Was definitely a great wine