98 Points - Decanter Magazine | Last Stocks
Shaw and Smith has established itself as one of Australia's finest wineries, specialising in the varieties that thrive in the cool-climate of South Australia's Adelaide Hills. Another exceptional example of Adelaide Hills Shiraz, the 2019 Shaw and Smith Shiraz lives up to the lofty standards set by recent previous vintages of this wine.
"98 Points. Beware the siren with the ruby-red lips. In a smoky room, here she strides - confident, cool, arresting. Slender, stalky cherry and a smear of blackcurrant bite, spiked with crushed peppercorns. No sunny smiles here, this is deadly serious. Leaner, finer and taut, it marks a big stride ahead from previous vintages. This vision of cool-climate shiraz marks a new age of measured sophistication."- David Sly, Decanter Magazine, April 2021.
"95 Points. Bright, deep purple colour with a fresh, fragrant, floral aroma which echoes stalky whole-bunch fermentation. The wine is sweetly juicy on the fore-palate before slightly chewy tannins chime in and cleanse the finish, leaving a clean, dry aftertaste. A statuesque wine which definitely needs more time: it's a bit chewy and grippy right now, so serve with protein-rich foods. High potential."- Huon Hooke, The Real Review, June 2021.
"94 Points. Sourced from 3 sites, a mix of whole berries and bunches, matured for 14 months in a third new oak. There’s an alluring mix of fruit and flint in the aromatics, offering an early hint of the balanced earthiness and plum-fruit flavours sitting very comfortably together across the whole length of the palate. Fine, white peppery notes from the tannins add a savoury element on the finish. 13.5% alc. Drink by 2030"- Tony Love, Halliday Wine Companion 2022.
