Christmas Gift Guide 2020
With Christmas fast approaching, we have compiled a list of gift ideas that our team love. While Christmas is about togetherness, we still want to gift something special and considered. We hope that you find these ideas useful or inspirational.
Friday Table Gift Voucher $240 per person, buy
Come behind the scenes at Shaw + Smith with our Friday Table, a hosted tour of our winery and vineyard followed by a comprehensive tutored tasting including current releases, limited and single site wines, then a two course lunch.
The Champagne Guide 2020-21 by Tyson Stelzer $59, buy
“Tyson Stelzer’s annual Champagne Guide is essential for anyone with a keen interest in Champagne. Nothing comes close to it in terms of detail, currency or depth.” Michael Hill Smith MW
Africola by Duncan Welgemoed $49.99, buy
This highly anticipated book by Duncan Welgemoed features bold and exciting recipes, inspired by his South African heritage, from his award winning South Australian restaurant Africola.
Code38 P-Type Pro Wine Knife from $455, buy
For the wine lover who has everything, the new P-Type professional series is the Stradivarius of wine knives. A truly beautiful tool.
2018 Lenswood Vineyard Pinot Noir, gift boxed $93 + delivery, buy
In the words of David Sly: This is a model of winemaking restraint, allowing the vineyard to speak, with fleshy cherry and hint of tart mandarin providing a comforting tone, but its firm acidity and ripe, stalky grip ensuring good discipline is maintained in the shape and structure of a svelte flavour profile. 97 Points.
Brian Hirst Wine Decanter from $250 + delivery, buy
A leading figure in the Australian studio glass movement for more than 40 years, Brian Hirst creates distinctive hand blown decanters of deceptively simple form. His Penguin decanter is a favourite of sommeliers Australia wide.
Champagne Republic Limited Edition Print from $208 + delivery, buy
Signed, limited edition giclée prints on fine art paper by artist Belinda Aucott. A favourite among the Shaw + Smith crew is the ‘2005 Louis Roederer Cristal Muselet’.
Mould Cheese Collective monthly cheese subscription $75, buy
Four unique, curated, artisan cheeses delivered to your door every month. Featuring a mix of styles, milks and regions from some of the best cheese producers in the country. Ships Australia wide.
2020 Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc 375ml bottle, available in 3 bottle gift packs from $51 + delivery, buy
Your favourite Sauvignon Blanc is now available in half bottles. The 2020 has all the hallmarks of a cool season; floral and pink grapefruit aromas, intensity and texture on the palate and bright, lifted acidity. Just add a straw! Build your own 3 bottle gift pack. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz half bottles also available.