Shaw + Smith
Shaw + Smith is an alliance between cousins Martin Shaw and Michael Hill-Smith. Their aim is to make contemporary, high quality wines that are outstanding examples of their type made from grapes grown in the Adelaide Hills.
Shaw + Smith specialise in grape varieties suited to the cooler climate of the Adelaide Hills, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay & Shiraz.
The vineyard is located on a 28 ha property planted at Woodside Vineyard with new plantings of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Noir at Balhannah.
Tasting Notes
Grapes/Blend
100% Shiraz
Maturation
Maturated in new (1/3) and older French oak barriques for 14 months to retain fruit integrity and brightness.
Appearance
Deep red.
Palate
The wine displays distinctive spice and pepper characters. It is rich and juicy, yet elegant.
Cellaring Potential
Has the concentration and structure to develop fine tertiary characters in bottle over the next 10 years +.
WINERY RATING |
James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2016 |
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