One of the most anticipated wine releases each year. Never mind that it’s Sauvignon Blanc. The S+S team throw a fabulous launch in major cities to highlight the wine’s versatility, power and precision against the finest dumplings in the land. Anyways, it remains the consistent bench mark of Australian Sauv Blanc. Sourced from estate vineyards in Balhannah, Piccadilly and Lenswood in the Adelaide Hills.

Shaw + Smith, Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, 2023

From one of the latest vintages in recent memory. Purity of near signature pink grapefruit and green jalapeño with a little ripe green melon, passionfruit crème, blackcurrant leaf and an inherent freshness. Exhilarating and racy. The vibrancy, intent and drive underline the brisk and crisp fruit. Not a hint of pungency, only finesse and balance. Adam Wadewitz and the rockstar team at S+S do it again.

RRP: $32
Alc: 12%
Rating: 94/100

Wine sample courtesy of Shaw + Smith