2025 Shaw + Smith Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills

Shaw + Smith was founded in 1989 by cousins Martin Shaw and Michael Hill-Smith, the latter Australia's first Master of Wine. Over three and a half decades they have built one of the Adelaide Hills' most trusted and consistent labels, with the Pinot Noir among their most reliable wines across vintages.

Fruit comes predominantly from the Lenswood vineyard in the cooler upper Hills, with additional parcels from Balhannah and other selected Adelaide Hills sites. Hand-picked and sorted before open fermentation — around 30% whole bunches alongside destemmed fruit — then 10 months in French oak puncheons with modest new oak. Unfined and unfiltered before bottling.

The 2025 growing season was warm and dry, resulting in more generous fruit weight and immediate appeal. Red cherry, raspberry and white pepper on the nose with a floral lift. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, good texture and a clean, well-balanced finish.

Delicate, fragrant and precise, enjoy this wine on its own or with a grilled duck breast, seared salmon or a lighter mushroom pasta.

Drink now through 2030.