2022 Shaw + Smith Balhannah Vineyard Shiraz

A benchmark Adelaide Hills Shiraz — savoury, perfumed and beautifully structured with serious finesse

95 points The Wine Front | 95 points Wine Pilot | 95 points The R Review 

Adelaide Hills, SA

Single Vineyard • Cool-Climate • Premium Shiraz

“A benchmark Adelaide Hills Shiraz — savoury, perfumed and beautifully structured with serious finesse.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep crimson with a vibrant purple hue — dense, polished and striking.

Aroma:
Highly complex and lifted with:

• black cherry and plum
• mulberry and dark berries
• cracked pepper and spice
• dried herbs, olive brine and smoked meats

Aromatic, savoury and distinctly cool-climate.

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied, finely structured and beautifully balanced.
Expect layers of:

• dark berry fruit and plum
• spice, pepper and savoury herbal notes
• subtle graphite/mineral edge
• fine, firm tannins
• bright acidity giving precision and length

The wine shows intensity with restraint, delivering power without heaviness.

Finish:
Long, structured and savoury with lingering spice, mineral notes and fine tannins.

About Balhannah Vineyard

Shaw + Smith’s Balhannah Vineyard is their home estate, known for:

• elevated, cool-climate conditions
• ironstone and quartz-rich soils
• low-yielding vines producing concentrated fruit

This is their flagship single vineyard Shiraz, showcasing site and vintage with precision.

Food Pairings

• Roast lamb
• Duck
• Game meats
• Chargrilled dishes
• Aged cheeses

Why This Wine Sells

This is elite Adelaide Hills Shiraz —

• savoury and perfumed
• structured and age-worthy
• a serious step up from standard Shiraz

Perfect for customers wanting “Northern Rhône style” Australian wine.