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Pinot Noir 2013

Shaw + Smith, South Australia, Australia

Shaw + Smith
South Australia Australia
  • 92
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4 92
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  • Country ranking ?

    231

  • Producer ranking ?

    11

  • Decanting time

    2h

  • When to drink

    2020-2035

  • Food Pairing

    Lamb

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I’ve been critical previously of a tendency for the Shaw + Smith Pinot to look a little too ‘dry reddish’ and lacking some delicacy.

Not this 2013 though.

Adam Wadewitz mentioned last year that Shaw + Smith were picking earlier now and the benefits are on display here. A lovely pinosity – anything but a big and ripe style, though there is just the faintest whiff of bacon from a warm year. Still, this is framed by its acidity, the fruit in the rhubarb, cherry and cinnamon end of the spectrum too.

I liked this more every sip, the vibrancy unexpected for what initially seems ripe and overwrought. There’s still a sensation that this isn’t an unforced wine – though few Adelaide Hills Pinots are – but a vast improvement compared to previous vintages.

Details: 12.5%, Screwcap, $45
Source: Sample, tasted Jan 15
Drink: 2015-2019
Score: 17.7/20, 92/100
Would I buy it? Not quite. One and a half glasses.

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  • 92p

Subtle red fruit, it's a low 12.5% alcohol, by way of cherry and macerated strawberry. Residual spice and creamy vanilla from the oak on display.

Medium bodied, sour cherries - firm, yet with a balancing acidic freshness. Tannin is faint, in balance with the wine overall. Has a bold finish of flavour - but overall is easy to drink. 91

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