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Shaw + Smith Shiraz Balhannah Vineyard 2019 750ml

size
750ml
country
Australia
appellation
Adelaide Hills
WA
94
Additional vintages
2020 2019
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
The 2019 Balhannah Vineyard Shiraz was sourced from the Balhannah vineyard (in Balhannah), at 380 meters ion elevation, planted on loam over clay, ironstone, quartzite and shale and north facing. This is a spicy, cool-climate expression of Syrah, and it nails the stylistic brief. This is structural and firm, but it manages the tannins with a splay of delicate fruit stretched out across them and soars across the long finish. Adam Wadewitz is a very talented winemaker, and so the quality of this "new" release range of single-vineyard wines came as no surprise. Very good indeed. ... More details
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Shaw + Smith Shiraz Balhannah Vineyard 2019 750ml

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WA
94
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
The 2019 Balhannah Vineyard Shiraz was sourced from the Balhannah vineyard (in Balhannah), at 380 meters ion elevation, planted on loam over clay, ironstone, quartzite and shale and north facing. This is a spicy, cool-climate expression of Syrah, and it nails the stylistic brief. This is structural and firm, but it manages the tannins with a splay of delicate fruit stretched out across them and soars across the long finish. Adam Wadewitz is a very talented winemaker, and so the quality of this "new" release range of single-vineyard wines came as no surprise. Very good indeed.
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A complex, finely-textured Shiraz expressing the conditions of each vintage and the character of a unique vineyard site. Fragrant and lifted showing a mineral graphite edge. Structured with firm tannins, good for aging.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Australia
appellation
Adelaide Hills
Additional vintages
2020 2019
Overview
The 2019 Balhannah Vineyard Shiraz was sourced from the Balhannah vineyard (in Balhannah), at 380 meters ion elevation, planted on loam over clay, ironstone, quartzite and shale and north facing. This is a spicy, cool-climate expression of Syrah, and it nails the stylistic brief. This is structural and firm, but it manages the tannins with a splay of delicate fruit stretched out across them and soars across the long finish. Adam Wadewitz is a very talented winemaker, and so the quality of this "new" release range of single-vineyard wines came as no surprise. Very good indeed.
green grapes

Varietal: Syrah

Whilst there remains plenty of debate over which is the 'correct' name for the Shiraz/Syrah grape varietal, nobody is in any doubt about the influence and popularity this grape has had over recent decades. For centuries, this varietal has been used in single variety and blended wines in the regions of France it is most closely associated with, yet the 20th century saw it become one of the definitive grape varietals of New World red wines, where its big, robust character and spicy, berry-rich flavors proved to be a hit with international audiences. Today, Shiraz/Syrah is said to be the seventh most widely planted grape varietal in the world, and is used for a remarkably wide variety of quality red wines – including still, sparkling and fortified varieties.
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Country: Australia

Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.
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Varietal: Syrah

Whilst there remains plenty of debate over which is the 'correct' name for the Shiraz/Syrah grape varietal, nobody is in any doubt about the influence and popularity this grape has had over recent decades. For centuries, this varietal has been used in single variety and blended wines in the regions of France it is most closely associated with, yet the 20th century saw it become one of the definitive grape varietals of New World red wines, where its big, robust character and spicy, berry-rich flavors proved to be a hit with international audiences. Today, Shiraz/Syrah is said to be the seventh most widely planted grape varietal in the world, and is used for a remarkably wide variety of quality red wines – including still, sparkling and fortified varieties.
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Country: Australia

Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.