COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Shaw + Smith
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay is a 100% Chardonnay from the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Named after the three founding partners, it represents a significant expression of the region's winemaking potential. The grapes are sourced from Shaw + Smith's own vineyards located at elevations between 380 and 500 meters. The 2022 vintage benefited from a cooler-than-average growing season, contributing to concentrated fruit characteristics and natural acidity. The producer, Shaw + Smith, was established in 1989 with a focus on producing elegant, refined wines from the cool-climate Adelaide Hills.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€34
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after the three founding partners: Michael Hill Smith, Martin Shaw, and Matthew Hill Smith.
Fact 02
Sourced from vineyards at elevations between 380 and 500 meters.
Fact 03
The 2022 vintage received a 96-point rating from James Halliday.
Fact 04
The wine is suitable for vegan diets.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process begins with whole-bunch pressing. Fermentation occurs in French oak barrels, with a mix of new and seasoned vessels. Partial malolactic fermentation is utilized. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging on lees for nine months in French oak barriques and puncheons, with some lees stirring. The vineyards are sustainably farmed.
