94 Points - Mike Bennie
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.
The 2022 Shaw and Smith Shiraz is another ultra impressive release; a flavour packed cool-climate Shiraz with loads of raspberry and blueberry flavours with a nice touch of oak and subtle clove and black pepper notes. The palate is layered, with impeccable balance and a long, complex finish. Another sensational Adelaide Hills Shiraz release from Shaw + Smith, which is sure to sell out fast.
"94 Points. This is delightful. It opens with an expectation: game meat, white pepper, raspberry, tart cherry, some dried herbs and a whiff of truffle. Savouriness and pretty fruit hand in hand. It delivers on the palate, satiny tannins wrap up more of those fruit and savoury elements, game meat and pepper a strong card but beautifully woven through red fruits and sweeter spices. Ribbons of those tannins trail long through the palate; a light dusting of spice lingers. It's spot-on medium weight, too. So much charm."- Mike Bennie, Halliday Wine Companion, 7 June 2024.
