Shaw and Smith Balhannah Vineyard Adelaide Hills Shiraz is an exquisite Australian wine, noted for its exceptional depth and complexity. Aromatic hints of black cherry, spices, and a delicately smoky accent delight the senses. Beautifully structured, it offers a sumptuous palate of dark fruit flavours, accentuated by delicate tannins and a lingering mocha-infused finish. Its careful maturation in French oak barrels imparts an exceptional richness and sophistication. Perfectly balanced, this Shiraz demonstrates the exceptional quality and expressive terroir of Adelaide Hills. An excellent choice for any collector or wine aficionado.

Tasting Notes

This is a medium-bodied, well-balanced Shiraz, typical of the cool-climate Shaw + Smith style. It has intense flavours of dark fruits and firm tannins on the palate.

About the Winery

Located in the picturesque Adelaide Hills of South Australia, Shaw and Smith winery is a place of unparalleled beauty and pristine viniculture. Established in 1989 by cousins Michael Hill Smith MW and Martin Shaw, the winery seizes the perfect blend of family heritage, technical prowess, and a tremendous love for wine.

At Shaw and Smith, they specialise in producing premium quality Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, using grapes harvested exclusively from their own vineyards. These wines speak to the unique climate and soil conditions found only in the Adelaide Hills. A testament to this commitment, Shaw and Smith was awarded the coveted Best Chardonnay in the World at the Decanter World Wine Awards, further cementing their reputation as winemakers of no common measure.

The winery’s landscape presents an undeniable charm with a contemporary tasting room that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding rolling hills and sprawling vineyards. Visitors are welcomed onto the picturesque estate, where they can indulge in a guided tasting of Shaw and Smith’s extensive range of award-winning wines or savour a specially curated cheese board matched to the wines. A truly exceptional experience waits to be discovered here at Shaw and Smith.

Actively adopting sustainable viticulture practices, they’re dedicated to safeguarding their rich natural heritage. Be it through organic nutrient addition, conscientious water management, or employing local falcons to naturally protect the vineyards from pests, the owners are true proponents of complementing premium wine production with environmental consideration.

In addition, the winery plays host to a range of special events throughout the year, including exclusive wine tastings, winemakers dinners and informative vineyard tours. From epicurean delights to oenophilic journeys, Shaw and Smith ensure every guest leaves with fond memories of Australia's vinous bounty.

Do visit the Shaw and Smith winery, where truly exceptional wine is born, fostered and shared. There's always something to delight every wine enthusiast. Wine connoisseurs and leisure seekers alike would be hard-pressed to find a more rewarding and authentic realisation of the complete winery experience.

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