RKS 2025 Wine: Schild Estate 2020 Angus Brae Vineyard Shiraz

Named after Ed Schild’s grandson, Angus, and the Scottish word for ‘Brae’ meaning a steep hillside.

Aroma: Blackberry extreme.

Palate: Blackberry and black currant extreme complimented by dark chocolate. A rich and powerful full-bodied pedal to the medal red wine. This does not impede its silkiness. Long lingering finish.

Personality: Not known for modesty these Aussie’s I say powerful and exceptional.

Food Match: Grilled wild boar.

Cellarbility: Drink until 2028.

Price: $35 CDN.

RKS 2025 Wine Rating: 94/100. Sam Kim 95. Wine Align 91.

(Schild Estate Angus Brae Vineyard 2020 Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Schild Estate Wines, Lyndoch, South Australia, 750 mL, 14.5%).

Published by Robert K Stephen (CSW)

Robert K Stephen writes about food ,drink, travel, film, and lifestyle issues. He also has published serialized novels "Life at Megacorp", "Virus # 26, "Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog" and "The Penniless Pensioner" Robert was the first associate member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. He also holds a Mindfulness Certification from the University of Leiden and the University of Toronto. Be it Spanish cured meat, dried fruit, BBQ, or recycled bamboo place mats, Robert endeavours to escape the mundane, which is why he has established this publication. His motto is, "Have Story, Will Write."

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