Shaw + Smith

Shiraz

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Shaw + Smith

Shiraz

First vinified in 2002, Shaw + Smith Shiraz has quickly garnered attention a standout cool climate Austrlian shiraz.

Sourcing immaculate fruit from the cool Adelaide Hills region, Shaw + Smith carry out whole berry fermentation in open-topped steel vats allowing for gentle yet thorough extraction and optimal aromatics.  Maturation in French oak allows tannins to soften and aromas to harmonize before bottling under screw cap.

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Wine Production

Hand picked, sorted and fermented as a combination of whole berries and whole bunches in open fermenters, with gentle plunging and minimal working. Aged in French oak for fourteen months, of which one third was new.

Tasting Notes

Shaw + Smith Shiraz is a medium bodied cool-climate Shiraz, in which balance is more important than power.

Food Pairing

Decant and enjoy with slow cooked lamb shoulder.

First vinified in 2002, Shaw + Smith Shiraz has quickly garnered attention a standout cool climate Austrlian shiraz.

Sourcing immaculate fruit from the cool Adelaide Hills region, Shaw + Smith carry out whole berry fermentation in open-topped steel vats allowing for gentle yet thorough extraction and optimal aromatics.  Maturation in French oak allows tannins to soften and aromas to harmonize before bottling under screw cap.

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Wine Production

Hand picked, sorted and fermented as a combination of whole berries and whole bunches in open fermenters, with gentle plunging and minimal working. Aged in French oak for fourteen months, of which one third was new.

Tasting Notes

Shaw + Smith Shiraz is a medium bodied cool-climate Shiraz, in which balance is more important than power.

Food Pairing

Decant and enjoy with slow cooked lamb shoulder.

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95
POINTS
“Very attractive blueberries and dark plums here with earthy and spicy aromas, as well as black pepper. The palate is filled with fleshy fruit and has dark-cherry, cherry-liqueur and dark-chocolate flavors in abundance. Long flavors, plush smooth tannins and certainly a richer iteration of this wine.”
James Suckling
93
POINTS
"Deep, shimmering ruby. Expressive aromas of fresh red and dark berries, pungent flowers and smoky minerals, along with a spicy nuance that builds with aeration. Silky and expansive on the palate, offering spice-laced black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that turn sweeter through the back half. Closes on a gently sweet note, showing strong persistence, supple tannins and repeating spiciness."
Vinous
92
POINTS
“Blackpepper touch of herbaceous typical of a cool climate shiraz. The sweet eucalyptus finish is beautiful.”– (Silver Medal)
International Wine Challenge

Vineyard & Production Info

Soil composition:
Sandy-Loam over Red Clay, Quartzite and Shale
Training method:
Double-Guyot VSP
Elevation:
1,254 - 1,386 feet
Vines/acre:
740 - 1,110
Yield/acre:
2.4 tons
Exposure:
Northern
Year vineyard planted:
2002
Harvest time:
March - April
First vintage of this wine:
2002
Bottles produced of this wine:
60,000

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
15 - 30
Fermentation container:
Open-Top Stainless Steel Tanks
Fermentation temperature:
up to 90 °F
Maceration technique:
Cold Soak Maceration and Punchdown
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques and Barrels
Size of aging container:
228L - 500L
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
14 months
Age of Aging Container:
New to 3 years
Length of bottle aging:
8 months
Total SO2:
71

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.75
Acidity:
5.5 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Total SO2:
71
Residual sugar:
0.8 g/L

About the Vineyard

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.

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