“From central and southern (the latter warmer) parts of the Adelaide Hills, hand-picked, part destemmed, part whole bunch, open-fermented with gentle plunging. The colour is bright, the bouquet full of red fruits, darker fruit notes and delicious pepper and spice nuances. These characters flow through to the medium-bodied palate of Shaw + Smith's most consistently outstanding wine, the '15 vintage making it seem so easy.”

“A fresh and deliciously spicy nose showing brambleberries, blackcurrants, dark cherries and dark plums, as well as hints of black peppers, slate, iodine and citrus. Full-bodied with wonderfully structured tannins, seemingly unstoppable acidity and a long, chewy finish, which remains taut and mineral.” (#56 of Top 100 Australian Wines of 2018)

“A fresh and deliciously spicy nose showing brambleberries, blackcurrants, dark cherries and dark plums, as well as hints of black peppers, slate, iodine and citrus. Full-bodied with wonderfully structured tannins, seemingly unstoppable acidity and a long, chewy finish, which remains taut and mineral.” (#36 of “100 Best Wines Under $30 (2018)”)

"Bouquet loaded with blood plum, raspberry, and black cherry aromas, and high noted of pepper and spice. Excellent flavour intensity, seamless texture, and smooth, gentle tannins. Oak is barely perceptible. A modern, fresh, fruit-driven style."

“Deep ruby color; lush and bright with finesse, spice, and depth; rich and elegant; a complete package; gorgeous and complex.”

“I've been tasting Shaw + Smith's Adelaide Hills Shiraz for over a decade, and I recently enjoyed a 2005 that was still drinking well at age 12. The 2015 Shiraz offers a welcome combination of smoky, spicy, savory and fruity elements, hinting at hickory, pepper, meat and mulberries. It's medium to full-bodied but never seems heavy or overdone, retaining a sense of liveliness and vitality on the mouthwatering finish.”