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Benchmark Australian Sauvignon Blanc
Best drinking within two years
Produced using sustainable practices

Tasting notes

Vintage Guide

Reviews

Bri Hammond923 Shawandsmith 0123 Highres

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"Very smart Aussie Sauvignon Blanc." Huon Hooke

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2025

Shaw + Smith
Sauvignon Blanc Half Bottle

2025

Shaw + Smith
Sauvignon Blanc Magnum

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Notes

Style

There's a real drinkability to this release, with the warmer season lending generosity of fruit in the form of pink grapefruit, fresh lime and citrus blossom. The palate is long and textural with a refreshing, piquant twist.

Season

A long, even growing season encouraged well formed bunches and healthy fruit development. While conditions were warmer and drier than we've seen in recent years, overnight temperatures remained cool throughout ripening - resulting in flavourful bunches with high natural acidity.

Source

From our estate vineyards at Balhannah and Lenswood, grown on loams over clay with ironstone and quartzite. These vineyards are certified organic, and we work closely with our growers to help them grow great grapes sustainably.

Vinification

Carefully pressed grapes were fermented at cool temperatures, and protected from oxygen throughout. Some time in tank on yeast lees followed, helping to build palate texture and complexity.

Background

2025 is the 36th vintage that Shaw + Smith has made. It has become known as a benchmark for Adelaide Hills, and Australian, Sauvignon Blanc.

Serve

A great aperitif or serve with seafood. Ideal temperature is 6-8°C.

Cellar Potential

Best drunk within 18 months of bottling.

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Reviews

Perhaps one of Australia's most recognisable white wines, or at least one that delivers reliable quality and drinkability each year. It's charming in its glide and gloss to texture, a little bite of freshness through the finish. The perfume and palate match well in green pear, light passionfruit and guava notes, pretty citrus lift and a faint riff of green herbs. A good intensity and concentration of flavour. It's pretty and pitch perfect; nails the variety and has a sense of upfront charm. Perhaps one of Australia's most recognisable white wines, or at least one that delivers reliable quality and drinkability each year. It's charming in its glide and gloss to texture, a little bite of freshness through the finish. The perfume and palate match well in green pear, light passionfruit and guava notes, pretty citrus lift and a faint riff of green herbs. A good intensity and concentration of flavour. It's pretty and pitch perfect; nails the variety and has a sense of upfront charm.

Mike Bennie, Halliday Wine Companion
93 Points

Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc

750ml / 2025

Half Bottle / 2025 Magnum / 2025