Schild Estate Wines is celebrating a milestone birthday for its world--‐renowned Moorooroo Vineyard, which Is now 165 years old.
This irreplaceable vineyard was planted by Johan and William Jacob in 1847, just eleven years after the foundation of South Australia. According to the Barossa Old Vine Charter, the Moorooroo vineyard falls into the category of ‘Ancestor Vines’, the vines’ genetic material has helped to populate Barossa vineyards. Today these vines are lovingly cared for by vignerons Ed and Michael Schild.
“Moorooroo really is an exceptional site; these vines create a wine that truly speaks of a unique sense of place. Preserving a rare and significant site such as this is vitally important – not just for Us at Schild Estate, but for the whole Barossa region,” said Ed Schild. Only four rows of these ancient Vines remain. The Moorooroo vineyard is gently tended to produce Schild Estate’s most prized wine, However old vines are also very low yielding so just about 200 cases of this iconic wine are made each year.
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