Schild Estate Clare Valley Riesling

Key characteristics:

Schild Estate Clare Valley Riesling is a vibrant and precise expression of Australian Riesling, showcasing the distinctive qualities of the Clare Valley. Crafted with authenticity and passion by a family with generations of winemaking history, this wine embodies a fresh, mineral-driven style with intense citrus characteristics and a racy dry acidity.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: 100% Riesling
• Appearance: Clear and limpid lemon yellow.
• Aroma: Highly scented exotic aromas of lemon, lime citrus, crunchy green apple and perfumed floral notes.
• Taste: Refreshing and bright, the palate is fine and precise with beautiful minerally acidity. It has a crunchy and lively feel through to a very long finish. An excellent illustration of Polish Hill in the Clare Valley.
• Region: Hailing from Australia’s acclaimed Clare Valley, a region renowned as “the monarch of Australia’s riesling regions”. The valley’s unique terroir, characterized by ancient soils, undulating altitude, warm days, and significantly cooler nights (diurnal swing), allows for a long, slow ripening period that develops intense fruit flavors while retaining natural acidity. The wine specifically highlights the qualities of Polish Hill, a notable sub-region within the Clare Valley.
• Pairing: Good match for Asian-inspired food, with ingredients such as ginger, lemongrass, coriander and fresh chillies. Try it also with Pad Thai noodles, smoked salmon, fish and chips and light Mexican seafood dishes.

Overall impression:

This Schild Estate Riesling offers a compelling and refreshing experience, perfectly balancing bright fruit with a precise, mineral-laced acidity. It’s a lively and authentic reflection of its Clare Valley origins, designed to captivate the palate with its elegant structure and enduring finish.

Extra notes:

• Schild Estate has been a family-owned grape grower in the Barossa Valley since 1952, with four generations contributing to their passion for the land and winemaking.
• The Clare Valley is celebrated for its ability to produce Rieslings that not only exhibit vibrant citrus and floral notes in their youth but also develop complex, honeyed, and toasty characters with age.