Shaw & Smith Shiraz has such a rich legacy now that I’d probably be more intrigued if it wasn’t great. This 2022 iteration is different, though. It’s an Adelaide Hills Shiraz that speaks in a different, spicier accent – you could call it Syrah, and no one would be upset. Masterful winemaking, too – a shitload of flavour for a 13.5% red. It’s purple-coloured and smells of purple things – violets, blueberry, and peppery blackberry jam. There’s a bit of Syrah pan juices and pepper steak, but again, there is loads of purple fruit on the medium-weight, gently grippy, perfectly ripe palate. Classy, medium weight but not shy, it’s maybe a bit dark and spicy rather than glossy this year, but that just makes it a great wine. I like.
Andrew Graham, OZ Wine Review
