Shaw + Smith Balhanna Vineyard Shiraz 2018 Magnum
Region: Adelaide Hills
Variety: Shiraz
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2018
The Wine
Grapes from low-yield, ironstone-rich vineyard picked and fermented in oak fermenters, aged 18 months (30% new). The 2018 balances blue-fruit purity with cool-climate structure.
Cellared Says
Elegant and poised, featuring blueberries, violets, clove, dried herb and chalky tannins.
Wine Reviews
“Blueberries, violets, clove and dried herb; pressed and precise with chalky tannins.”
96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
“From the home vineyard at Shaw + Smith’s Balhannah winery and cellar door, there’s a stunningly attractive ripeness to this wine, dark blue and purple fruit notes with kitchen herbal tweaks adding a heightened gastronomic appeal – dark mint, fennel and rocket pepperiness. Delicious medium-bodied structurals and fine tannins provide an equally sophisticated mouthfeel and finish. Superb wine.”
Tony Love, The Halliday Wine Companion 2021
Region: Adelaide Hills
Variety: Shiraz
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2018
The Wine
Grapes from low-yield, ironstone-rich vineyard picked and fermented in oak fermenters, aged 18 months (30% new). The 2018 balances blue-fruit purity with cool-climate structure.
Cellared Says
Elegant and poised, featuring blueberries, violets, clove, dried herb and chalky tannins.
Wine Reviews
“Blueberries, violets, clove and dried herb; pressed and precise with chalky tannins.”
96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
“From the home vineyard at Shaw + Smith’s Balhannah winery and cellar door, there’s a stunningly attractive ripeness to this wine, dark blue and purple fruit notes with kitchen herbal tweaks adding a heightened gastronomic appeal – dark mint, fennel and rocket pepperiness. Delicious medium-bodied structurals and fine tannins provide an equally sophisticated mouthfeel and finish. Superb wine.”
Tony Love, The Halliday Wine Companion 2021
Region: Adelaide Hills
Variety: Shiraz
Country: Australia
Vintage: 2018
The Wine
Grapes from low-yield, ironstone-rich vineyard picked and fermented in oak fermenters, aged 18 months (30% new). The 2018 balances blue-fruit purity with cool-climate structure.
Cellared Says
Elegant and poised, featuring blueberries, violets, clove, dried herb and chalky tannins.
Wine Reviews
“Blueberries, violets, clove and dried herb; pressed and precise with chalky tannins.”
96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
“From the home vineyard at Shaw + Smith’s Balhannah winery and cellar door, there’s a stunningly attractive ripeness to this wine, dark blue and purple fruit notes with kitchen herbal tweaks adding a heightened gastronomic appeal – dark mint, fennel and rocket pepperiness. Delicious medium-bodied structurals and fine tannins provide an equally sophisticated mouthfeel and finish. Superb wine.”
Tony Love, The Halliday Wine Companion 2021
