SHAW & SMITH SHIRAZ 2023 - red

Style: Spicy & BrightCousins Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith MW already had unbeatable experience when they founded Shaw + Smith as a virtual winery in '89. In ’99, Martin and Michael purchased the 36ha Balhannah property, building the superbly designed winery in and planting more sauvignon blanc and close-planted shiraz. The 20ha Lenswood vineyard, 10km northwest of the winery, is planted to chardonnay and pinot noir, as is a high-density vineyard in the Piccadilly Valley. Both the Lenswood and Balhannah vineyards are certified organic, but perhaps most impressive, is the overarching Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certification. Leaving things better than they found them, be it the land, community, education opportunity for trade and accessibility for consumers, that sets Shaw + Smith a part as one of the greats. -KATRINA BUTLER, Wine CompanionA beautiful, effortless wine that meshes sweet spice, alpine herbal lift and fragrance, gentle game meat savouriness, well-judged woody spice seasoning and a fruit profile that runs through mulberry/boysenberry through to tart red berries. All of this is in a pitch-perfect, medium-weight frame. Tannins are lithe, gently dusty, cinching the wine and drawing it to a long, fine trail of spice that lingers with appealing sweetness and piquancy. Charm and elegance with enough savoury mettle to elevate the wine to the next level. It's a beauty. MIKE BENNIE, Wine CompanionRegion : Adelaide Hills, SOUTH AUSTRALIAVariety : Shiraz ABV: 14%Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of a person under the age of 18 years. Lic No. LIQP770016424 *We endeavour to ensure the correct vintage is displayed, however some variations may occur in store and for delivered bottles.