Established in 1989 by Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith MW, Shaw + Smith’s aim is to make contemporary, high quality wines that stand among the best of their type in Australia. The wines are made exclusively from fruit grown in the Adelaide Hills, one of Australia’s coolest and most exciting regions. Shaw + Smith specialise in grape varieties suited to cooler climates, such as Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, and also make outstanding wines from Shiraz and Pinot Noir.
Pale lemon in colour. On the nose, this wine showcases vibrant lemon, lime and pink grapefruit characters along with green apple and a dash of fresh herbs. It has nice mid-palate weight and texture and a fine acidity. Bright and aromatic, it has become known as a benchmark for Adelaide Hills and Australian Sauvignon Blanc.
This wine opens with intense aromas of white flowers, nectarine and citrus. Aiming for elegance, restraint and the ability to age, the acidity is bright and there is generosity of flavour.
A fine-boned single vineyard Chardonnay, with juicy acid and excellent depth of flavour including ripe peach, nectarine and white flowers. Lifted flint notes lead to an opulent palate with great texture and striking natural acidity that expertly balances the intensity of flavour.
The Lenswood Vineyard gives a Pinot Noir of delicacy and fragrance, with fresh acid, and subtle layers of flavour and texture. The 2016 shows prettiness and structure, with mid-palate generosity and open-ness, and intense perfume.
This is a medium-bodied, well-balanced Shiraz, typical of the cool-climate Shaw + Smith style. It has intense flavours of dark fruits and firm tannins on the palate.
This wine opens with intense aromas of white flowers, nectarine and citrus. Aiming for elegance, restraint and the ability to age, the acidity is bright and there is generosity of flavour.
Shaw + Smith Shiraz is a medium bodied cool-climate Shiraz. The 2018 shows brilliant balance and structure with grippy tannins. Aromas of red fruit are complimented by a palate of bright cherry, raspberry and mulberry, with hints of dark chocolate.