Three Springs Farm Block
The Three Springs Farm vineyard is where the original Schild family estate is located. Situated on Steingarten 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, therefore, the fruit from these varieties planted are regarded as higher quality fruit. This vineyard began as a mixed farm with dairy sheep, stone fruit and a small acreage of vineyard. Following Ben Schild’s passing in the 1950’s, Ed Schild focused on the continual development of vineyards on this property.
Acreage
75 acres / 28 hectares
Soil Profile
Loam over schist rock (limestone/slate) to red clay and brown earth at lower levels.
Varieties
Premium Riesling, Chardonnay, Semillon, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon
Moorooroo Vineyard
This vineyard was originally owned by the Jacob brothers and planted to viticulture to value add the already extensive agriculture holdings. Original planting on this site dates back to the late 1840's. Following ownership from the Gramp family for 100 years the Schild family proceeded to redevelop the vineyard preserving original ancient vines and extensively developed new vineyards.
Situated north of Jacobs Creek, this vineyard reaches an altitude of 200 metres above sea level, which is the base of the Barossa Valley. This altitude leaves the vines to be prone to heavy frost during winters, but in return, receive long sun hours during summer, which makes for great fruit ripening during harvest.
Acreage
104 Acres / 42 Hectares
Soil Profile
Ancient alluvial loam and sand with some prominent ridges of red loam over limestone.
Varieties
Shiraz (some of which are 150 years old), Chardonnay, Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Angus Brae Vineyard
Located 4 km north of the Lyndoch Township, this relatively young vineyard is managed to suite the soil profile and terroir ensuring premium fruit is produced. The vineyard was purchased by the Schild family in December 2001 and was already extensively planted. At 280 metres above sea level, this vineyard manages to produce some of the premium fruit Schild Estate uses today.
Acreage
41 Acres / 16 Hectares
Soil Profile
Shallow red loam/clay over limestone to red brown earths and loams.
Varieties
Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Frontignac
Gogolls Vineyard
Formally grazing and broad acre farming the 40 acres were soon turned into vineyard. The Schild family purchased this land in 1990, and found this sight to be ideal for planting two varieties Semillon and Cabernet Sauvignon. Located on the outskirts of the Lyndoch Township, this vineyard sits at approximately 190 metres above sea level. At this altitude the vineyards are at very high risk to frost and flooding.
Acreage
40 Acres / 16 Hectares
Soil Profile
Deep rich alluvial black loam.
Varieties
Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon
Hausler’s Vineyard
Planted up to 30 years ago, this vineyard is located at the base of the Barossa foothills 5km east of Lyndoch. With an altitude of 280 metres above sea level, and its location, the vineyard is given shorter sunlight and semi frost prone.
Acreage
15 Acres / 6 Hectares
Soil Profile
Alluvial black loam.
Varieties
Riesling
Ahrens' Vineyard
Originally used as broad acre farming, the Schild family purchased this 80 acre property in 1995. With an altitude of 195 metres above sea level, this property is located 3km west of the Lyndoch Township, and because of altitude the vineyard is heavily frost prone.
Acreage
80 Acres / 32.39 Hectares
Soil Profile
Red and black alluvial loams with a distinct ridge of red loam over limestone.
Varieties
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon