SPECS

Varietal: 100% Chardonnay

Region: Barossa Valley

Vineyards: Three Springs Vineyard

Analysis:

Alc/Vol: 13.0%

pH: 3.34

Titratable acid: 5.8g/L

Food Pairing: Roast pork and apple sauce

Cellaring: Drink now to 2025

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Schild Estate

Alma Schild Chardonnay 2020

TASTING NOTES

Pale lemon in appearance. Aromatically the wine shows notes of powderpuff mineral bath salts, white floral blossom, ripe citrus and a faint glimpse of almond nuttiness. On the palate flavours of nougat, lemon citrus pith, white peach and nectarine work towards a clear target and a focused finish as the wine drives all the way to the back of the palate.

TECHNICAL

Fruit for this wine is harvested in the cool of the night and delivered quickly to the winery. The wine undergoes fermentation in oak barrel where it remains for 6-9 months undergoing regular assessment by the wine making team before being prepared for bottling.

THE VINEYARD

The Three Springs vineyard is where the original Schild family estate is located. Situated on historic Narrow Road at Rowland Flat, this vineyard sits at 380 metres above sea level. Vineyards at this altitude are traditionally much lower yielding than vineyards planted on the Barossa Valley floor meaning the grapes from these vines are regarded as higher quality fruit.

THE VINTAGE

2020 was a year marked by some early season challenges around lack of rainfall and heat before almost ideal conditions prevailed towards the back end of the growing season in late January and February. These were a welcome arrival allowing grapevines to relax and flavours to develop slowly and steadily towards the onset of harvest. In addition, natural acid levels remained high ensuring a strong year for white wine production.

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