Description
Country: AustraliaRegion: Adelaide HillsVarietal: Sauvignon BlancVintage: 2024- Size: 750 ml.- Type: WhiteShaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc from the Adelaide Hills is widely recognized as a benchmark for Australian Sauvignon Blanc—especially those made in a pure, tank-fermented style. This 750 ml white offers a crisp, textural profile that leans into pink grapefruit, citrus and herbal aromatics, supported by focused acidity and a pleasing mid-palate texture. The wine’s profile is refined rather than overtly tropical, showing notes of green pea, green apple skin, juniper, rosemary and even nashi pear in cooler-vintage expressions. Floral and tea-like layers—jasmine tea and subtle spice—add complexity and length. Practically speaking, the wine is typically fermented in stainless steel and bottled under screw cap to preserve its bright, primary fruit and aromatic lift. That treatment keeps the wine fresh, vivid and immediate, making it an ideal companion to a range of shellfish and seafood dishes. For those seeking a reliably precise, elegantly textured Australian Sauvignon Blanc, Shaw + Smith’s expression from the Adelaide Hills is a curated, top-tier option that pairs superbly with oysters, grilled fish, sushi, goat cheese and green salads. The overall impression is one of clarity: lively acidity, refined aromatic complexity, and a mid-palate that offers substance without heaviness—perfect for both casual sipping and thoughtful food pairing.
Expert Notes
Robert Parker: 93This is the benchmark for (tank fermented, pure) Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc. The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc has sweet green pea, green apple skins, juniper, rosemary, a hint of nashi pear and layers of jasmine tea and spice.James Suckling: 93Very fresh nose with a wide spectrum of aromas, ranging from forthrightly grassy and fresh-basil notes to gooseberry, grapefruit and passion fruit, this is a juicy and elegant Adelaide Hills sauvignon blanc. Long, racy finish.
