Shaw + Smith
Shaw + Smith Pinot Noir
2023
$48.25
About this winery
Shaw + Smith own two vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, at Balhannah and Lenswood, totalling 55 hectares. The vineyards are planted to varieties that perform particularly well in the region, namely Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. Site selection is particularly important in the Adelaide Hills, with its diversity of altitude, aspect, microclimate, and soil. We also use a number of different cultivars or ‘clones’ of each grape variety, which contribute different qualities to...
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Product notes
Hand-picked, destem about 80% of the grapes. Fermentation is done slowly and gently, keeping the delicacy and elegance of the fruit, but taking the time to extract all the flavour and tannin that they can. The wine goes into French oak barrels where it rests for about 8 months.
Production notes
After hand-picking, they sort the bunches, discarding anything that is below par, destem about 80% of the grapes, and then sort the destemmed grapes, once again. Fermentation is done slowly and gently, keeping the delicacy and elegance of the fruit, but taking the time to extract all the flavour and tannin that they can. The wine goes into French oak barrels where it rests for about 8 months.
Tasting notes
Complex, aromatic, medium bodied, silky tannins and long term ageing potential. As pretty as ever, with florals on the nose, rhubarb and cherry, plus some dried herb and spice notes adding complexity. A wine that combines gorgeous perfume with some sinewy strength.