2023 Shaw + Smith Shiraz 375ml

Bright, balanced, and beautifully detailed — half the size, all the greatness

95 points Halliday Wine Companion

Cool-Climate Adelaide Hills Shiraz | Elegant, Fragrant & Refined

“Silken texture, spice, and poise — a beautifully balanced Shiraz that defines cool-climate sophistication.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep ruby with a violet rim — bright and youthful.
Aroma: Aromatic and lifted, showing black cherry, mulberry, and peppercorn layered with violet, graphite, and a hint of savoury spice.
Palate: Medium-bodied and finely structured. Juicy dark fruit and red plum glide over silky tannins, accented by black pepper, olive tapenade, and subtle oak complexity.
Finish: Long, graceful, and mineral — the perfect harmony of fruit purity and elegant restraint.

Critical Acclaim

• 95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
  “Elegant and refined. Lovely fruit purity with fine spice and texture. A benchmark for cool-climate Shiraz.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

Sourced from Shaw + Smith’s Balhannah and Lentara vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, where elevation and cool nights ensure finesse and fragrance.

Hand-picked fruit undergoes whole-berry fermentation with gentle plunging, followed by maturation in French oak (30% new) for 14 months.
This minimalist approach allows the region’s purity and natural spice to shine through, producing a Shiraz that’s both vibrant and age-worthy — now available in the convenient 375 ml format for perfect mid-week enjoyment.

Region

Adelaide Hills, South Australia — renowned for producing cool-climate reds that combine intensity with freshness.
The altitude and ancient soils deliver wines of lift, structure, and exceptional aromatic detail.

Food Pairings

• Chargrilled lamb cutlets with rosemary

• Pepper-crusted eye fillet

• Mushroom ragù with truffle oil

• Hard cheeses like aged cheddar or manchego

Why We Love It

The 2023 Shaw + Smith Shiraz is modern Australian elegance in a glass — fragrant, structured, and endlessly drinkable.
It shows perfect balance between fruit purity and spice, making it as compelling at first sip as it is on the final drop.

Now in 375 ml, it’s the ideal pour for refined, mid-week indulgence — a little bottle with big-bottle class.

Elegant. Fragrant. Perfectly Proportioned.
The 2023 Shaw + Smith Shiraz (375ml) captures the spirit of the Adelaide Hills — cool-climate power with effortless grace.