Lively,

       fresh,

aromatic.

Benchmark Australian Sauvignon Blanc

A great aperitif or serve with seafood
Best drinking within two years
Ideal serving temperature: 6-8°C
Produced using sustainable practices

Tasting notes

Vintage Guide

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Notes

Style

The cool season gave us flavours in the lemon, lime, and pink grapefruit spectrum, with a touch extra energy and acidity adding to the freshness. A classic expression of a cooler year.

Season

Our third La Niña influenced season in a row, 2023 was late, cool and wet. The result was the latest to ripen vintage that we’ve experienced, excellent acidity and lovely cool season flavours.
The rainfall, coupled with slow ripening, posed some challenges, and it was a real year for the vigneron. Great attention to detail was needed to keep mildew and botrytis at bay, but the payoff was some terrific fruit, when it was finally ready to pick.

Source

Source: From our estate vineyards at Balhannah and Lenswood, complemented by fruit from a small number of highly valued growers.

Vinification

Carefully pressed grapes were fermented at cool temperatures, and protected from oxygen throughout. Some time in tank on yeast lees followed, helping to build palate texture and complexity.

Background

2023 is the 34th vintage that Shaw + Smith has made. It has become known as a benchmark for Adelaide Hills, and Australian, Sauvignon Blanc.

Serve

A great aperitif or serve with seafood. Ideal temperature is 6-8°C.

Cellar Potential

Best drunk within 18 months of bottling.

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Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc Half Bottle

Half Bottle / 2024

750ml / 2024 Magnum / 2024