I’ve been drinking Shaw + Smith Shiraz since 2006 and I reckon this is the best release I’ve ever tasted. Amazing to see the price remain relatively stable across that period too. Kudos.
Initially, this was so tightly shaped and ferruginous that I thought it might contain a splash of Mataro. I’ll probably never know though. It opens up to reveal boysenberry, cherry and plum characters matched to cool climate pepper and crushed spice with a hint of iodine. Floral aromatics too. The palate tends towards savouriness with suggestions of roast meats on a climactic finish. Suede texture leads into fine, graphite tannin. Complex, layered and beautiful. Wow. 95+ Excellent – Exceptional
Region: Adelaide Hills
Alcohol: 14.0%
Closure: Screwcap
Price: $45
Tasted: September 2012
Lovely wine. I only had a few sips recently and am super keen to try the whole bottle. Big yes.
Would like to see you compare this against O’Leary Walker Wyebo Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2010
Will see if I can procure a bottle of the O’Leary Walker Wyebo Shiraz 2010 and get a review up.
Cheers
J