New Vintage | 95 Points - Jeni Port
Shaw and Smith have firmly established itself as one of Australia's leading Sauvignon Blanc makers, with the 2026 vintage representing the 37th vintage of this highly acclaimed wine.
The 2026 Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc again delivers the class we've come to expect from this standout Adelaide Hills producer. Opening with passionfruit, nashi pear and lime notes on the nose, the palate is loaded with flavours of fresh lime, restrained tropical fruit notes and mouth-watering acidity. The impressive purity and dry, balanced finish make this another standout example.
"95 Points. If the 2025 vintage was one of the earliest recorded in the Adelaide Hills, then 2026 was one of the longest. What a contrast. For Sauvignon Blanc, the vintage helps deliver a lovely textural quality and a quiet depth of fruit intensity and concentration. In other words, this is one serious Sauvignon. Lively passionfruit pulp aromas, citrus, green apple, lemongrass and herbals of pea shoot, dill, fennel with grassy elements. A saline crunch and citrus rind zestiness liven up the fruit and background earthy herbals, passionfruit pulp. Closes smooth and dry with a core of bright acidity persisting long. Seriously good. $35. Drink by: 2026-2031"- Jeni Port, Wine Pilot.
