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Three new Single Vineyard releases.

Australia has seen a move toward more single site wines. For this to be plausible there must be a tangible difference in the glass and we believe these three individual vineyard wines do indeed have a real point of difference. 

 

2016 Shaw + Smith Lenswood Vineyard Chardonnay

2016 Shaw + Smith Lenswood Vineyard Pinot Noir

2015 Shaw + Smith Balhannah Vineyard Shiraz

 

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History

Shaw + Smith was established in 1989 by cousins Michael Hill Smith MW and Martin Shaw. They make wines exclusively from the Adelaide Hills, from varieties that suit the cooler climate: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. Shaw + Smith own two vineyards, in Lenswood and Balhannah. Balhannah is also home to the winery where the Tasting Room is open daily.

Growing the best possible grapes, managing vineyards sustainabl...

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Vineyards

Although grapes were planted as early as 1839, it was not until 1979 that viticulture was revived in the Adelaide Hills. Over the last three decades the Adelaide Hills has built a reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting regions. Located in the Mt Lofty Ranges thirty minutes drive from Adelaide, the elevation varies from around 350 metres, to over 710 metres at Mt Lofty. The Adelaide Hills is bordered to the North by the Barossa and Eden...

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Inside information

MICHAEL HILL SMITH MW
Owner and Joint Managing Director

Michael Hill Smith was the first Australian to pass the rigorous Master of Wine examination in 1988. Michael is an international wine judge, wine consultant and strong advocate for Australian fine wine both within Australia and internationally.

 

MARTIN SHAW
Owner and Joint Managing Director

Martin Shaw studied winemaking at Roseworthy and the University of Bordeaux. He has ...

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