Elegant, complex nose with lemons, a touch of stone fruits wrapped around a core of toasty new oak and hints of struck match. Dry, lemony fresh acidity with nutty, oatmeal flavours. Medium bodied at the most, signalling it’s cool climate origins. Lovely well balanced wine that will improve with cellaring, if you can wait. Released next month.
Shaw and Smith
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Shaw and Smith M3 Chardonnay 2021, Adelaide Hills, SA
Vintage: 2021
Rating: Highly Recommended
RRP: $55
Ratings Key:
Outstanding (Score range 95-100)
Often an internationally recognised, leading brand or winery – but not always! Produces a classic wine that is a faultless representation of the style/variety. Complexity on the nose and a seamless palate are an example of the hallmarks of an outstanding wine.
Highly Recommended (Score range 92-94)
A quality focused wine that has plenty of style. Length of palate and intensity are often key characteristics of highly recommended wines. These producers could be the ones to watch in the future.
Recommended (Score range 89-91)
An above average well-made, reflection of the style/variety, which often represents good value for money.