Shaw + Smith own three vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, at Balhannah, Lenswood, and Piccadilly totalling 59 ha. The vineyards are planted to varieties that perform particularly well in the region, namely Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz.
Older vines, the Lenswood Vineyard, sorting tables, small batch open fermenters, or just more insight in the capricious nature of Pinot Noir. Whatever the reason, at the winery they think their Shaw + Smith Pinot Noir continues to get better and better. Their first release was in 2007.
The 2021 vintage of Shaw + Smith Pinot Noir is complex, aromatic, medium bodied with deceptive power, silky tannins and long term ageing potential. The wine is showing black cherry, darker fruits, underlying gamey aromas with great flavour and length.
The Finer Details Style - Red Wine Varietal - Pinot Noir Country - Australia Region - Adelaide Hills, South Australia Vintage - 2021 Bottle Size - 750ml ABV - 13.5%
