{"product_id":"2021-schubert-estate-the-hatchling-shiraz-750ml","title":"2021 Schubert Estate 'The Hatchling' Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatchling is Schubert Estate’s generous, fruit-driven expression of Barossa Valley Shiraz. It draws on selected parcels from across the estate’s Roennfeldt Road vineyard together with fruit from neighbouring vineyards in Marananga, showcasing the richness and depth for which western Barossa Shiraz is renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchubert Estate’s Roennfeldt Road vineyard is divided into distinct blocks reflecting variations in soil, elevation and topography. Within these blocks, plumper, larger-berried Shiraz bunches are isolated and vinified separately, with selected fruit from neighbouring Marananga vineyards complementing the estate-grown component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the 2021 wine, Dave Brookes notes that fruit was sourced from Block 2 of the Schubert Estate vineyard, where light sandy loams lie over red-brown clays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eViticulture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchubert Estate follows a low-intervention, site-focused approach to viticulture, managing individual vineyard blocks according to their particular soils, varieties and growing conditions. The estate is certified with Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/100 — Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n“Sourced from Block 2 on the Schubert Estate, with its light sandy loams over red\/brown clays. Deep magenta and crimson in the glass with gorgeous raspberry pip high tones on a base of ripe satsuma plum, blackberry and blueberry… There's a beautiful depth and sustain to both fruit and tannin here, with a beautiful long draw on the finish.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePublished March 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sakura Awards 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver\u003c\/strong\u003e — Korea Wine Challenge 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Schubert family established its Roennfeldt Road property in the Barossa Valley in 1915. Today the estate vineyards are located along Roennfeldt Road and Neldner Road in the Marananga sub-region, with individual blocks reflecting the diverse geology and landscape of the western Barossa Valley. Winemaker Matt Reynolds brings two decades of experience to the estate, with a strong focus on site expression and sustainable vineyard and winery practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schubert Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Hatchling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barossa Valley, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marananga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Malvern Valley Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67588843536472,"sku":"1444239009","price":41.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5994\/9144\/files\/Schubert_Estate__The_Hatchling__Shiraz.jpg?v=1790823471","url":"https:\/\/mvliquor.com.au\/zh\/products\/2021-schubert-estate-the-hatchling-shiraz-750ml","provider":"Malvern Valley Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}