Producer | Shaw & Smith |
Country | Australia |
Region | South Australia |
Subregion | Adelaide Hills |
Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
Vintage | 2023 |
Sku | 65691 |
Size | 750ml |
Sauvignon Blanc is a regional specialty in the cool climate wine region of Adelaide Hills, and The Wine Advocate calls Shaw & Smith the benchmark producer for Australian Sauvignon. The winery has huge pedigree, as owner Michael Smith was the first Australian to pass the rigorous Master of Wine examination and cousin Martin Shaw was the creator of the Flying Winemaker project. The Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc is estate grown from their Balhannah and Lenswood vineyards, located just east of Adelaide. Medium-bodied with unusual richness, there are strong notes of fresh cut grapefruit, citrus and tropical fruit flavors.
"This is only the second 2023 vintage I have tasted in bottle—perhaps not relevant, but it's an indicator that the year is moving on with pace. Leading with juniper and cassis, the 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is fresh and pert, with bright fruit and fine, chalky phenolics. I really like this wine, but then again, everyone in Australia really likes this wine. Every single year it delivers this experience of reliably good drinking. Famous for a reason. 12.% alcohol, sealed under screw cap." The Wine Advocate, 93 Points
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