Schild Estate 2018 Narrow Road Vineyard Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon (Barossa Valley)

Ripe but still-juicy strawberry and plum preserves are in the fore on this big-boned but finessed wine. Spicy cedar wood, violet, chocolate and a gentle earthy, pepper spice trail behind. The palace is round in shape with silky, pleasantly plump berry fruit and well-placed spiced tannins. More characterful that many of this brands others reds, this is still young so a decanter and protein is vital if drinking now, otherwise cellar until around 2024, then drink until another eight to ten years beyond that. Christina Pickard