If I Could Buy Only One – February 21st Vintages Release

We asked our writers,“If you could buy only one wine from the February 21st release, which one would it be and why?”

Schild Estate Ben Schild Reserve Shiraz 2021, South Australia
$29.95, Nicholas Pearce Wines Inc.
Sara d’Amato – A pick from the Southern Hemisphere in keeping with this week’s theme—I find it hard to pass up a great Syrah, especially one with as much gravitas as this from a family who has been growing grapes in the region for over 75 years. Peppery blackberry, lavender, licorice, and a kiss of oak spice mark the dense, concentrated palate, lifted by a vein of freshness. From the estate’s Barossa Angus Brae Vineyard, the wine was open-top fermented and aged for 18 months in a mix of French, American, and Hungarian oak. Ready to drink, it’s youthfully energetic with serious length.

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Lawrason’s Take – February 21st
Michael’s Mix – February 21st
Sara’s Selections – February 21st
Megha’s Picks – February 21st