2023 Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc 375ml

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

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: 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.