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AUSTRALIA
Shaw + Smith Continued
WINEMAKING PHILOSOPHY
Growing outstanding grapes, working with the best growers, and using minimal intervention
to make exciting wines with a strong sense of place is the core philosophy of Shaw + Smith.
Stylistically, a slow evolution of the wines over time has occurred. Sauvignon Blanc
winemaking has changed little, although the quality of fruit has improved significantly as the
plantings have gone higher and cooler. Chardonnay continues to refine and evolve due to
access to better vineyards, earlier picking to protect valuable acidity, whole bunch pressing, a
preference for wild yeasts, less malolactic, and less battonage. Pinot Noir has improved as the
vines have aged, and as they move to more whole-bunch and whole-berry in fermentations.
The refinements for Shiraz are ongoing: better vineyards and a move to whole-bunch and
whole-berry, along with less reliance on new oak.
Owned by
:
Martin Shaw & Michael Hill Smith MW
Winemaker
:
Martin Shaw & Adam Wadewitz
Founded in
:
1989
Region
:
Adelaide Hills, South Australia
Country
:
Australia
Wines
:
Shaw & Smith, M3 Chardonnay
Shaw & Smith, Pinot Noir
Shaw & Smith, Sauvignon Blanc
Shaw & Smith, Shiraz