Shaw + Smith Merlot Adelaide Hills 2001

Name: Shaw + Smith Merlot Adelaide Hills 2001
Brand: Shaw + Smith
Rating: 6.7 (1 reviews)

Red

Adelaide Hills, Australia

6.7

WineSaint

Dark cherry and plum fruit shows impressive concentration, lifted by violet florals and a touch of cedar. Earthy tannins provide solid backbone without overwhelming the fruit. The wine feels structured and serious, with enough grip to reward cellaring through the mid-2000s for added silkiness.

dark cherryplumvioletcedar

Label

Shaw + Smith

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Shaw + Smith is one of the Adelaide Hills' benchmark producers, built on Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay and now extending credibly into Shiraz. Precise, cool-climate wines with a consistent house style across vintages.