Australia, Adelaide Hills
Shiraz
Description
Shaw + Smith Shiraz is a medium bodied cool-climate Shiraz, in which balance is more important than power. The 2017 vintage was very cool, and Shiraz was picked four weeks later than usual. The wine is particularly fragrant as a result of the season.
Certifications
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
Several sites including Macclesfield and Balhannah
Winemaker
Adam Wadewitz
Viticulture
The vines are planted at a density of 2,700 - 5,500 vines per hectare and are hand pruned with vertical shoot positioned canopies. Low yields of two kilos per vine were achieved by aggressive pruning and pre-harvest bunch thinning.
Vinification
Hand picked and fermented as a combination of whole berries and whole bunches in open fermenters, with gentle plunging and minimal working. Aged in French oak, one third of which was new, for 14 months. may be
Maturation
Maturation then took place in oak with some lees stirring prior to bottling.
