Schild Estate: At Lyndoch in the Barossa Valley region of South Australia

At the Schild Estate Cellar Door not only can you sample their superb range of award-winning wines, but you can complement them with regional produce platters in their stunning cafe.

This contemporary cellar door, easily recognised by its abundance of sails and stone, was voted "Best Cellar Door - Small Wineries" at the 2002 Barossa Tourism Awards, and in 2003 were awarded a Finalist nomination in the Barossa Tourism Awards for Service Excellence. Nominations for this award are provided by the customer.

“These awards recognise everything that we have strived to highlight at Schild Estate, quality wines, food and service, it is a great honour," said Daniel Eggleton Manager of Schild Estate.

The cellar door and offices of Schild Estate Wines, reside in what was the town's bank. Built in the mid 1980s, it has been transformed into a modern statement for the streetscape of Lyndoch.

Customers are treated to a relaxed atmosphere where they can sample delicious Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay, Semillon and Frontignac complemented by local cheeses and pates, a selection of antipasto delights, locally made breads and wafers. Seating is available both indoors or alfresco in the courtyard. Wines to be relased shortly will include a Sparkling Shiraz , GMS (Grenache, Mataro and Shiraz) a Rhone styled blend, a Reserve Shiraz and Chardonnay honouring Ed Schild’s parents and a Super Premium Shiraz from our 158 year old vineyards.

Schild Estate has a fascinating history. In 1866 the Schild Family emigrated to Australia from the European nation of Poland as part of the exodus from religious persecution. Second generation Australian Ben Schild, owner Ed Schild's father, heeded the work of his ancestors thus ensuring that the Schild family would have an impact in this new country.

Ben established a small mixed farm including vineyard in the Barossa Village of Rowland Flat in the early 1950's after moving his young family from Lameroo in the Mallee region of South Australia.

Ed at 15 years old took over the reigns of the 60 acre property following his fathers passing in 1956. He steadily increased his holdings over time with clever acquisition and good management and the steadying assistance of his wife Lorraine, through some of the most viticulturally depressed times in recent history. The family’s vineyard now comprises of nearly 400 acres including some of the oldest vines still producing in Australia, located around the small villages of Lyndoch and Rowland Flat in the southern end of the Barossa Valley, Australia's premier wine growing region.

Today Ed's son Michael with assistance from his wife Kylie and a dedicated team, is overseeing the management and development of the vineyards. Re-planting and re-development of older vineyards are a continuing goal in the evolution of quality viticulture. Ed's daughter's, Judy and Leanne also work in the enterprise in professional capacities making sure that the bond of family involvement is strong.

Schild Estate Wines, History Style and Elegance….. Born in the Barossa

The Schild Estate Cellar Door is 10am-5pm every day except Good Friday and Christmas Day.

Schlid Estate
Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch 5351
Ph. (08) 8524 5560
Fax. (08) 8524 4333
Email. info@schildestate.com.au
Website. www.schildestate.com.au