Shaw and Smith Adelaide Hills Shiraz

Shaw & Smith is a renowned family run winery in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia, founded in 1989 by cousins Martin Shaw and Michael Hill-Smith MW with a vision to craft refined cool climate wines that reflect their sites and season. The Adelaide Hills region is elevated and breezy, with a cooler growing climate that enhances natural acidity and aromatic intensity. Shaw & Smith’s vineyards are farmed using organic and sustainable practices and the estate is part of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia Vineyards. There is careful canopy work in the vineyards and soil care across diverse soils including sandy loam, red clay, quartzite and shale, creating elegant fruit.

The Shaw & Smith Adelaide Hills Shiraz is sourced from low yielding vines in central and southern parts of the Adelaide Hills. Hand picked fruit is fermented with gentle extraction to preserve perfumed character and the wine is then matured in French oak barrels for around 14 months, building structure and complexity while retaining cool climate freshness. This medium bodied Shiraz shows vibrant red and dark berry fruit with hints of spice and fine tannins, delivering elegant balance and length. It pairs beautifully with chargrilled lamb, rich mushroom risotto, peppery sausages and hard cheeses, reflecting both the region’s finesse and Adelaide Hills terroir.