Shaw + Smith is best known for its iconic Sauvignon Blanc and excellent M3 Chardonnay. However, with Adam Wadewitz, formerly of Best’s Great Western, in charge of winemaking, it is logical that there should be a Riesling in the line-up.
This particular wine is sourced from a vineyard in Echunga, some distance from the Shaw + Smith winery in Balhannah. The 2014 is quite backward, perhaps lacking some of the more flamboyant aspects of Adelaide Hills Riesling (see earlier tasting notes on Kanta Riesling 2010).
There is clearly good potential here, and with the Shaw + Smith team behind it, this could be another star in the making.
2014 SHAW + SMITH RIESLINGProducer: Shaw + Smith
Variety: Riesling
Vintage: 2014
Region: Adelaide Hills, South Australia
ABV: 11.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $30.00
Date tasted: 23 November 2015
Tasting Note:
Pale silvery yellow in appearance. Clean aromatic nose of crab apple, lime zest and talc. Dry, steely, slightly austere, tart green apple, lemon/lime. Slightly backward. Acidity provides the structure. Solid.
Score: 16/20
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