Description
Adelaide Hills is considered the best place for Sauvignon Blanc in Australia and Shaw & Smith are widely regarded as the benchmark for this variety in the country.
2012 was a terrific vintage producing pristine fruit with great flavours intensity of fruit think passionfruit and citrus aromoas. length of flavour. and purity of varietal character. Certainly not in the pungent. grassy vein of a Kiwi savvie! Fresh. lively and flavoursome.
96 points James Halliday “Pale straw green. the perfumed bouquet offers passionfruit. kiwi fruit and citrus aromas that set the scene for the palate. with a feline grace that would capture the most ardent disciple of sauvignon blanc. ”
93 points Tyson Steltzer “…the brand new 2012 is nothing less than stunning. returning to the classic purity that first put this wine on the map. Its citrus profile is spot on. spiced up with fresh passionfruit which lingers long on a soft. fine. mineral finish. ”
Awarded Best Sauvignon Blanc in Australia 2013 Winewise Championship Medallion.
Gold Medal. 2012 Adelaide Hills Wine Show.
Our Price $21 when you buy a straight dozen