Shaw + Smith
Beginnings:
Established by
winemaker
Martin
Shaw and
Master
of
Wine Michael
Hill
Smith
in
1989.
Winemakers:
Martin
Shaw
and
Adam
Wadewitz.
Vision:
To
make
exciting,
refined
wines
exclusively
from
the
Adelaide
Hills
that
reflect
our
sites
and
climate.
Vineyards:
Shaw
+
Smith
own
two
vineyards
in
the
Adelaide
Hills,
at
Balhannah
and
Lenswood,
totalling
55
ha.
The
vineyards
are
planted
to
varieties
that
perform
particularly
well in
the
region,
namely
Sauvignon
Blanc,
Chardonnay,
Pinot
Noir,
and
Shiraz.
Winery & Tasting Room:
136
Jones
Rd
Balhannah
SA
5242
Phone
+61
8
8398
0500
2015 M3 Chardonnay
Style
:
M3
is
at
the
forefront
of
the
ongoing
refinement
and
evolution
of
Australian
Chardonnay.
We
aim
for
elegance,
restraint,
and the
capacity
to
age
in
bottle.
The 2015 vintage:
Aromas
of
white
flowers,
grapefruit,
and
white
peach.
A
note
of
brioche
adds
complexity.
These
notes
carry
through
to
the
palate,
which
is
long
and
flavoursome,
with
mid-palate
texture
and
bright
acid.
Vintage:
2015
was
a
remarkable
vintage.
Above
average
winter
rainfall
ensured
a
good
start
to
the
growing
season
and
warm
weather
around
the
New
Year
was
followed
by
useful
rain
on
the
13th
of
January.
The
season
concluded
with
mild,
stable
conditions
and
delivered
fruit
of
wonderful
quality
to
the
winery.
Source:
Sourced
predominantly
from
the
Shaw
+
Smith
vineyard
at
Lenswood.
All
the
fruit
is
hand-picked.
Vinification:
Bunches were
chilled
overnight,
whole-bunch
pressed,
then
fermented
in
new and
used
French
oak.
Maturation:
Nine
months in
oak
with
some
lees
stirring.
Two
months
in
tank
on
lees
prior
to
bottling.
Alcohol:
13.0%
History:
The
Adelaide
Hills
produces
some
of
Australia’s
finest
Chardonnay.
Since
its
first
release
(vintage
2000)
M3
has
quickly
established a
reputation
amongst
Australia’s
finest.
Ideal serving temperature:
10-12°C.
Cellar potential:
Now
until
2025.
Food match:
Seared
King
George
Whiting.
2015
M3
CHARDONNAY