Shaw + Smith, 'Lenswood' Chardonnay

Country: Australia  Region: Adelaide Hills, South Australia  

Varietal: Chardonnay Vintage: 2021

Category: White Wine  Style: Dry

Producer: Shaw + Smith

"Shaw + Smith began over a long lunch in 1989 when cousins Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith decided to realise a long held dream to make wine together. Their vision remains to make exciting, refined wines exclusively from the Adelaide Hills that rank among Australia's best. The wines are made from a number of sites throughout the Adelaide Hills. They specialize in grape varieties suited to the cooler climate, namely Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz.

The winemaking dream-team consists of Martin Shaw and senior winemaker Adam Wadewitz, one of Australia's brightest winemaking talents. They work closely with viticulturalist Murray Leake, who succeeded Ray Guerin when he retired in 2015. Ray continues to consult. Their wines show wonderful varietal definition, particularly in the depth and spectrum of flavour, natural acid balance and overall finesse. There is an excitement about each of the Shaw + Smith wines that has made them one of the most successful producers in our portfolio."

Product Features: Sustainable; Vegan; Vegetarian

Tasting Notes:
A fine boned Chardonnay that reflects the conditions of the vintage and the character of this unique vineyard site. On the nose, the wine is restrained with white flower notes and hints of struck match. The palate is long, fine and delicate displaying an underlying intensity of fruit with notes of lemon, chamomile and a touch of under-ripe nectarine.

Food Pairing: Pomegranate ceviche of kingfish and salmon.