2019 Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay
Adelaide Hills, SA
Powerful, complex Adelaide Hills Chardonnay for now or for the cellar.
$47.00
Out of Stock
Brilliant release... One sip and I was hooked, convinced, and in its thrall.
Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)
About The Wine
Since 2003, the Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay has been their flag bearer for premium quality Chardonnay.
Sourced predominantly from their Lenswood vineyard, this meticulously farmed plot produces exquisite fruit. The winemaking behind the M3 is very classic. The fruit is chilled, whole-bunch pressed to oak and matured for 9 months prior to bottling. The quality of the fruit left to do the talking.
This wine has something of a cult following. It is loved for its combination of power and precision. Without question, one of the benchmarks for premium Chardonnay in the Hills region.
About Shaw + Smith
Shaw + Smith is one of the flagbearers of the Adelaide Hills wine region.
Over 25 years they have built a brilliant brand based around refined but energetic cool climate expressions of Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
The wines all now comfortably rank amongst the best examples of their respective varieties in the country. The constant pursuit of excellence has seen Shaw + Smith stand out from the pack.
With the formidable talents of winemaker Adam Wadewitz at the helm, this iconic producer has never been in better form.
Adelaide Hills, SA
From The Producer
Outstanding quality from a growing season that threatened, at times, to be tricky. After some heat in January, the moderate, dry and sunny months of February and March delivered beautifully balanced fruit. Crop levels were slightly below average, enhancing flavour and intensity.
Blend : Chardonnay (100%)
ABV : 13.5%
Closure : Screw Cap
Drink Until : 2030
Bottle Size : 750ml
Critic Reviews
"Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay is in quite exceptional form. Brilliant release. Great intensity both to the palate and the finish and with plenty going on besides. Flint, smoke, grapefruit and stone fruit characters but it’s the emphatic energy of the finish that really sets it apart. One sip and I was hooked, convinced, and in its thrall." - Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)
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