93pts Australian Wine Companion

A delicious Hills pinot, a new breed of unicorn. Rhubarb, fecund strawberry, orange pastille and red liquorice notes are compressed into a gentle ball of tension by well placed oak and juicy, sappy freshness. A tingle of dill attests to some whole bunches in the mix. The finish, crunchy, finessed and vibrant. Delicious drinking across the early to mid term.

93pts James Suckling

A delicious Hills pinot, a new breed of unicorn. Rhubarb, fecund strawberry, orange pastille and red licorice notes are compressed into a gentle ball of tension by well placed oak and juicy, sappy freshness. A touch of dill hints at some whole bunches in the mix. The finish, crunchy, finessed and vibrant. Delicious drinking across the early to mid term. Drink or hold.

90pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2022 Pinot Noir is incredibly aromatic on the nose, with sweet strawberry and cherry, layers of red apple and spice and lashings of abundant fruit. The wine is spicy and luscious, with loads of flavor up front that gently spools out through the finish, which is spicy, with some garden mint, clove and licorice nuances laced throughout.

Winemaker Notes

Complex, aromatic, medium bodied with deceptive power, silky tannins and long term aging potential. As pretty as ever, with florals on the nose, rhubarb and cherry, plus some dried herb and spice notes adding complexity. A wine that combines gorgeous perfume with some sinewy strength.

Vineyard Notes

Shaw + Smith own three vineyards in the Adelaide Hills, at Balhannah, Lenswood, and Piccadilly totalling 59 ha. The vineyards are planted to varieties that perform particularly well in the region, namely Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz.

About the Winery

Established by winemaker Martin Shaw and Master of Wine Michael Hill Smith in 1989. To make exciting, refined wines exclusively from the Adelaide Hills that reflect our sites and climate.