Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2019
The follow release on from the all-conquering 2018. With a dearth of wine shows this year, it’s unfortunate to see if this release would have the same success, so for […]
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Shaw + Smith Pinot Noir 2019
Sourced from S+S’s own vineyard in Lenswood. The vintage provided a “challenge” and delivered low yields. The evolution of this label has been great to see and I wonder if […]
Shaw + Smith Shiraz 2017
The very excellent 2016 is still available from S+S. Be excited about this impending release. Winemaker is the talented Adam Wadewitz. Shaw and Smith, Shiraz, Adelaide Hills, 2017 An incredibly spice […]
Shaw and Smith M3 Chardonnay 2018
Trophy winning best 2018 Chardonnay (even over it’s much lauded cousin Tolpuddle) at the 2019 Royal Melbourne Wine Awards. Shaw and Smith, M3, Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, 2018 Class is […]
Shaw + Smith Shiraz 2016
Fruit sources for the wine are Balhannah in the central Adelaide Hills; and Echunga and Macclesfield in the south. 14 Months in French oak (33% new). Winemaker is the talented […]
A Tale of Tolpuddle
The Tolpduddle Vineyard located in the Coal River Valley, approx 25 kms from Hobart in southern Tasmania. Named after the Tolpuddle Martyrs who were sent to Van Diemen’s Land (the […]
Shaw + Smith Pinot Noir 2017
Sourced from the S+S vineyard at Lenswood in the Hills. 2017 was a “late, cool season” and the fruit stayed on the vine a little longer than usual. The fermentation […]
Shaw and Smith M3 Chardonnay 2016
From the rockstar team at Shaw + Smith. 2016 was a “warm and fast vintage” before late January rains cooled the region. Fermented and matured on lees in French oak barriques […]
Shaw and Smith Pinot Noir 2016
Sees a combination of de-stemmed berry and whole bunch fermentation, then spent fifteen days on skins. 2016 was a “warm and fast vintage” before late January rains cooled the region. […]
Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2016
I’m not going to mince words here. The Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc is arguably Australia’s finest straight SB. I’m not talking in the realms of a barrel aged beauty, […]
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