Shaw + Smith Balhannah Vineyard Shiraz 2022 6pack 14% 750ml

Shaw + Smith Balhannah Vineyard Shiraz 2022 6pack 14% 750ml

Tasting Notes

Aroma
Acomplex nose of dried herbs, spice,Kalamata olive brine and smokedmeats.

Palate
Long and ripe tannins builtfor aging.

Region notes
Balhannah

Cellaring potential
Will reward careful cellaringfor up to 15 years.

Vintage notes
Another cooler than average season with some influence from La Niña weather patterns. The season was cool to begin with, which meant a smaller crop formed during fruit-set. Then it was a mild summer that warmed up towards the end, adding flavour and ripeness to the fresh acidity.

Maturation
14 4onths in French oak barrels

Vinification
Hand-picked and hand-sorted. Aged for 14 months in 500 to 600 litre French oak barrels, 15% new, followed by a further 14 months in bottle.

Grape variety
Shiraz

Expert Reviews

Jeni Port
Offers a reflection of local terroir with a telling and highly attractive touch of Hills’ acacia, briar, mint and earth snuggling up to ripe black fruits and an array of spices.  Runs long across the palate opening up to cedary oak nicely integrated among the fruits, spice and featuring an intriguing marzipan-like savouriness before finishing with a touch of bright black pepperiness. That peppery feature helps lift what is some seriously concentrated, deep flavour. A wine that really asks for more time in bottle. Points: 95/100

Wine Pilot7 March 2025

DESCRIPTION
COUNTRY: Australia
STATE: South Australia
REGION: Adelaide Hills
VARIETY: Shiraz/Syrah
ALCOHOL VOL.: 14.0
VINTAGE: 2022
CLOSURE: Screwcap
VOLUME: 750