{"title":"Shaw + Smith | Adelaide Hills","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Shaw + Smith Winery at Balhannah, Adelaide Hills\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_3d4f54f2-863e-43fc-a7e9-0b371d921569.jpg?v=1605460283\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to pristine, cool-climate elegance, \u003cb\u003eShaw \u0026amp; Smith\u003c\/b\u003e stands as the absolute benchmark of Australia's beautiful Adelaide Hills. Established in 1989 by cousins Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith MW, this legendary estate was built with a singular vision: to craft bright, precise wines that highlight the refreshing, high-altitude character of their home. Today, the vineyards are managed with a deep commitment to soil health and organic farming practices, ensuring the vines naturally retain a gorgeous, bracing acidity. For anyone who values clean, vibrant, and incredibly pure flavours, this estate delivers a masterclass in modern Australian refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining hallmark of the wines is absolute clarity and mouth-watering freshness. When you pour a glass of their world-famous Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc, you are greeted by an intensely aromatic wave of pink grapefruit, fresh lime zest, and crunchy green apple, all tied together by a lively, laser-sharp crispness that leaves your palate feeling completely revitalised. The estate Pinot Noir and Shiraz follow the same elegant path, stepping away from heavy oak to offer graceful profiles bursting with fresh summer berries and a brilliant twist of cracked black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those looking to explore the very pinnacle of their range, the highly prized single-vineyard releases offer an incredible snapshot of specific terroirs. The ultra-premium \u003cb\u003eShaw \u0026amp; Smith Lenswood Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e is a masterclass in mineral tension and layered stone fruits, while the tightly coiled \u003cb\u003eShaw \u0026amp; Smith Balhannah Vineyard Shiraz\u003c\/b\u003e shows off an incredibly fragrant profile packed with savoury depth and spice. These sit alongside their legendary regional benchmark, the \u003cb\u003eShaw \u0026amp; Smith M3 Chardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e, which delivers a beautifully elegant display of white peach and a delicate touch of toasted brioche luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brilliant natural acidity and precise fruit structures make these wines the ultimate companions for fresh food and bright afternoons. While the regional whites bring immediate pleasure, the exceptional depth of the M3 and the rare single-vineyard allocations possess the stamina to evolve beautifully in a cellar for a decade or more. Open a bottle of the Sauvignon Blanc or M3 Chardonnay when you are serving a fresh goat's cheese salad or grilled sea bass, or pour the peppery Balhannah Shiraz alongside a simple, perfectly cooked duck breast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHAW + SMITH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shaw-smith-m3-chardonnay","title":"Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstablished 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 wine regions. Fruit for the M3 Chardonnay was predominantly sourced from the Shaw + Smith vineyard at Lenswood, which was planted in 1999 and purchased by Martin and Michael in 2012. The grapes are whole bunch pressed, and then fermented in French oak, one third of which was new. The wine was matured for nine months in oak with some lees stirring, followed by two months in tank on lees prior to bottling. This Chardonnay has great presence, with intense aromas of white flowers and lemon blossom alongside smoky notes from the perfectly integrated oak. Typically, the 'M3' shows citrus and nectarine notes. Aiming for elegance, restraint and the ability to age, the acidity is bright and there is generosity of flavour.[#intro]A contemporary \u0026amp; elegant Chardonnay from one of the Adelaide Hills' most exciting producers...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaw + Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32213439316035,"sku":"A24SHAWSMITHM3","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/M3ChardonnayBottle.jpg?v=1606561744"},{"product_id":"shaw-smith-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc has become known as a benchmark style for Australian Sauvignon Blanc. It has remained fresh, aromatic and pure over the past 28 years, with trademark pink grapefruit characters. In recent vintages the style has evolved through sourcing fruit from higher and cooler sites. Upon arrival at the winery, the hand-picked whole bunches are de-stemmed and gently pressed. The must is left to settle before being transferred to temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for a cool fermentation to retain the varietal purity and bright fruit aromas of the Sauvignon Blanc. Following fermentation, the wine is matured on its lees for a short period and bottled early under screw-cap to retain its vibrancy. Pale lemon in colour. On the nose, this wine showcases a vibrant pink grapefruit character along with green apple and floral nuances. It has nice mid-palate weight and texture and a fine acidity.[#intro]Bright \u0026amp; aromatic, this has become known as a benchmark for Australian Sauvignon Blanc...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaw + Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32213447802947,"sku":"A25SHAWSMITHSB-1","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/SauvignonBlancBottle_7ab9cf46-90b8-4f71-8490-4d1ae5d1dd1b.jpg?v=1606563214"},{"product_id":"shaw-smith-lenswood-vineyard-chardonnay","title":"Shaw + Smith 'Lenswood Vineyard' Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst planted in 1999, the Lenswood Vineyard was purchased by Shaw + Smith in 2012. The vineyard, located in the Adelaide Hills, combines high altitude, mature vines and diverse aspects, including cool, east and south-facing blocks on soils of brown loam over clay with some broken shale. Following significant investments to improve the vineyard since its acquisition by Shaw + Smith it has proven a great source for wines that can stand alone as single vineyard releases, with the balance to reward ageing. Whole bunches of Chardonnay grapes were chilled overnight, then pressed, before fermentation took place in a mix of new (30%) and used 500-litre French oak puncheons. The wine then spent a further 14 months in barrel with gentle stirring. This is a fine-boned Chardonnay with beautifully intense fruit flavours of citrus and white stone fruits, accompanied by floral, lemon curd and mineral notes. Its layered texture is balanced by a lively, high acidity. 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The majority of the wine was aged in 600 litre French oak puncheons (15% new) for 14 months, followed by a further 24 months in bottle. This Shiraz exhibits a complex nose laden with spice and red fruit which leads to a poised and balanced palate. Graphite, sage, kalamata olives, and plum flavours envelop the palate which is lively and medium bodied. Grippy tannins and bright acidity lead into the long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTROPHY - Australian Red – International Wine Challenge, May 2024\u003cbr\u003eTROPHY - South Australian Red, International Wine Challenge, May 2024\u003cbr\u003eTROPHY - South Australian Shiraz, International Wine Challenge, May 2024\u003cbr\u003eTROPHY - Adelaide Hills Shiraz, International Wine Challenge, May 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[#intro]Award-winning Shiraz with pepper \u0026amp; spice perfumes that evokes the best of Côte-Rôtie...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Shaw + Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41684393721923,"sku":"A21SHAW\u0026SMITHBALHANNAHSHZ","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/BalhannahBt.jpg?v=1721930548"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image_2c506552-f840-4d11-bc9e-2ed62bbf65dc.jpg?v=1605460424","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/shaw-smith.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}