Shaw + Smith Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by the renowned Australian winery, Shaw + Smith. The grapes are sourced from the Adelaide Hills appellation, known for its cool climate and high altitude vineyards. The wine is made from carefully selected grapes grown in vineyards with unique soil and microclimate features, resulting in a complex and nuanced flavor profile. The winemaking process involves minimal intervention, allowing the natural flavors and aromas of the grapes to shine through. The style of the wine is elegant and refined, with a delicate balance of fruit, acidity, and tannins. Overall, Shaw + Smith Pinot Noir is a sophisticated and highly sought-after wine that showcases the best of Australian winemaking.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Shaw + Smith Pinot Noir is an elegant and complex wine with aromas of sweet cherry, plum, earth and spice.On the palate, the wine has a smooth and silky texture with notes of ripe raspberry, blackberry, and licorice, complemented by subtle oak and earthy nuances. Overall, this is a delicious and well-balanced Pinot Noir with great depth and structure.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2058
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Shaw + Smith
Region: Adelaide Hills
Adelaide Hills is a wine region located in the state of South Australia, Australia. It is one of the most important and renowned wine regions in the country, and is renowned for its cool climate and high quality wines.
Adelaide Hills has a long and rich history in the Australian wine industry. The region was first planted with vines in the early 1800s, and the first commercial winery was established in 1845. Since then, the region has grown in size and stature, and is now one of the most important wine regions in Australia.