Shaw + Smith Chardonnay M3 Adelaide Hills 2005
White
Adelaide Hills, Australia
6.7
WineSaint
Candied orange peel and honeyed stone fruit drive the aromatics, opening beautifully with air. The palate shows impressive mineral drive cutting through rich melon and orchard fruit flavors. Well-integrated oak adds texture without overwhelming the wine's natural vibrancy. The finish carries warming spice and notable length, suggesting this will continue developing complexity over the next few years.
candied orange peelhoneyed stone fruitmelonwarming spice
Label
Shaw + Smith
→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.