Getting the most joy from a bottle of Schubert Estate Shiraz
When it comes to the sheer enjoyment of wine, none deliver more so than deeply coloured, boldly flavoured and elegantly structured Barossa Shiraz. In that context, each of our wines starts life in no better place than what is commonly referred to as Australia’s premier red wine address, Roennfeldt Road on the western edge of the Barossa Valley. This rolling landscape littered with ancient stone is ground zero when it comes to crafting intensely flavoured wines with trademark velvety tannin lines that deliver ultimate satisfaction with each sip.
If you’re seeking to extract the utmost satisfaction from your Schubert Estate Shiraz, then we first recommend you invest in a good decanter. Double decanting wine - a simple process of slowly transferring the wine into a wine decanter, and then returning it to the bottle - serves two very beneficial purposes. It oxygenates the wine which helps further soften tannin lines in younger wines whilst releasing trapped aromas. For older wines, careful decanting also separates clear wine from the sediment that accumulates over time. This filters out the gritty, bitter flavours and allows you to fully appreciate the joys of cellar aged wines. Just remember to stand the bottle upright for at least 24 hours to allow the sediment to settle to the bottom before slowly and carefully decanting.
When it comes to food and Shiraz matching, there are 3 primary reference points. The first is protein in the form of grilled or slow braised meats. The charred character of a well grilled steak is a perfect partner for the lush and rich dark fruits of a Schubert Estate Shiraz. Also consider slow braised meats - a rich beef stew such as osso bucco, or lamb shanks. If you love spiced food, then search out the cuisine classics of northern China. Slow braised beef and pork infused with a Chinese five spice blend of star anise, fennel, Szechuan peppercorns, whole cloves and cinnamon sticks perfectly complements the spiced characters of Barossa Valley Shiraz. To finish a meal perfectly, we suggest a crumbly aged Cheddar or Parmesan. The older cheeses contain less fat and more salted character than younger cheeses, making them a perfect pair for the richness of Barossa Valley Shiraz.
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