2025 Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Shaw + Smith

• Style: Crisp, mineral, aromatic
• Taste: Lime, citrus zest, green apple, floral, nettle, herbal backbone
• Food: Goat cheese, asparagus, seafood, spiced Asian, salads
• Occasion: Weeknight, Sunday lunch, summer, aperitivo
• Serve: Well chilled, 12% ABV, drink 2025–2027

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Pale lemon and aromatic, this wine balances New World intensity with Old World restraint. Ripe lime and citrus zest form the core, supported by a herbal backbone and mineral grip that carries through the palate. Cool fermentation in stainless steel has preserved varietal purity—expect citrus snap layered with floral and nettle notes. At just 12% ABV, it feels fresh without thinness; crisp acidity never turns aggressive, and the mid-palate fills with real presence.

The Winery — Shaw + Smith

Founded in 1989 by cousins Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith MW, Shaw + Smith set out to craft exceptional, refined wines from Adelaide Hills alone. Martin trained at the University of Bordeaux; Michael became Australia's first Master of Wine in 1988. Their philosophy has evolved over three decades: what once meant bench work in the winery now means mastery in the vineyard. Chief winemaker Adam Wadewitz sources hand-picked whole bunches from certified organic vineyards at elevation (Balhannah and Lenswood), destemming and gently pressing before brief lees ageing. The 2025 vintage benefited from a long, temperate growing season with cool nights, delivering precision through early bottling under screw cap to lock in vibrancy.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

The salt-and-mineral quality makes this wine equally at home with roasted asparagus and herbs, chilled seafood, or goat cheese as it is with spiced Asian food and lemon-dressed salads. Its structure commands the plate without overwhelming it. Chill well and serve as an aperitivo or throughout a meal. Organic fruit from certified vineyards means you're sipping wine made with care from soil upward. Drink now through 2027, then explore the rest of the region's range, our broader Australia collection, or our Sauvignon Blanc selection.