2005 Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay Reviews
JAMES HALLIDAY Top 100 Wines
95 points
“This classy wine receives the full treatment: hand-picked, whole bunch pressed, barrel-fermented, lees-stirred and malolactic fermented. Glowing yellow-green, the winemaker inputs simply serve to frame the fig, melon and nectarine fruit running through to a long finish.”
The Weekend Australian, November 2006
Wine Spectator Insider 2006
91 points
Wine Wise December 2006
“Highly recommended beautifully restrained subtle and minerally, yet possessed of considerable power. The palate has a delightfully creamy texture allied to a pleasing grip which makes it taut and balanced. Masterly winemaking.”
KEN GARGETT
94 points
“Seriously stunning, finely balanced chardonnay. Complex and elegant. Cashews, spice, a hint of toast and lemons. Very fine.”
QLD Courier Mail, January 2007
WINSOR DOBBIN
“A lean, elegant, new direction chardonnay with stone fruit flavours on a complex palate. In white burgundy style, perfect with seafood.”
Sun Herald, November 2006