97 Points
96 Points
95 Points

Shaw And Smith Lenswood Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

SKU: SSLV202210 UCAU

~~$97.00~~ $92.99

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The Lenswood Chardonnay is the top white wine in the esteemed Shaw + Smith stable.

A fine boned Chardonnay that reflects the conditions of the vintage and the character of this unique vineyard site.

If classy, cool-climate Chardonnay is your thing, this is a beautiful Australian example.

Critic Scores

97 // Ned Goodwin MW, James Halliday's Wine Companion

"An exceptional vintage for white wines. A lower pH, inherent freshness and phenolic bite, the artillery that delivers the impressive structural latticework necessary for further development. Really classy. Subdued aromas of cinnamon, sesame, quince, ginger and toasted hazelnut, with the barest hint of fruit. Better this way. The mid-weighted palate is pliant, nicely chewy and multilayered. The finish is exceptionally long, although I look forward to tasting again in another six or eight years after things unravel and meld. Stunning chardonnay, aligned with top-tier Chassagne and certainly among the finest tasted in recent memory."

96 // Shanteh Wale

"A cascade of yellow grapefruit juice, juiced green apples and lime sorbet. Elderflower and Acacia blossoms. A hint of green coconut and lemongrass. It's full of citrus zest with an almond milk creaminess and roast raw macadamia on the finish. Nutmeg, tahini and baked anzac biscuits. A harmony of high tones and deep base notes that presents a birds eye view of Hills chardonnay. There is real power and weight here but with plenty of fruit tension and enough malo buffering. A joy to drink now and will cellar 5-8 years. I can see this served beside a river of raclette on hot bread."

95 // Campbell Mattinson

"This wine is a study in elegance. It has fruit, it’s not underdone, but the mouthwatering lilt of flavour running from start to finish is something to behold. It tastes off citrus, bran, stone fruits, crushed fennel, brine and ginger, a sweet-bready-woody character lingering throughout. But the carry of it, the long juicy length, the gradual reveal of florals; it’s beautifully done."

Product Details

White

2022

Chardonnay

Shaw and Smith

Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia

15 Plus Years

Stelvin

13.0%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description
The Lenswood Chardonnay is the top white wine in the esteemed Shaw + Smith stable. From blocks three and four in our Lenswood Vineyard. First planted in 1999, it has east and west facing aspects and reaches 500 meters above sea level. The soil is brown loam over clay with some broken shale and stone on the ridges.

This higher-altitude single vineyard in the Lenswood sub-region of the Adelaide Hills presents a more focused and linear style of Chardonnay than the more opulent M3. The quality of fruit here is simply outstanding, as is the care taken during the winemaking process.

If classy, cool-climate Chardonnay is your thing, this is a beautiful Australian example that will find a very happy place in your cellar.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Apple, Lemon, Nectarine

Palate:

Apple, Cream, Peach

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Fish

Poultry

Tasting Notes

Description

The Lenswood Chardonnay is the top white wine in the esteemed Shaw + Smith stable. From blocks three and four in our Lenswood Vineyard. First planted in 1999, it has east and west facing aspects and reaches 500 meters above sea level. The soil is brown loam over clay with some broken shale and stone on the ridges.

This higher-altitude single vineyard in the Lenswood sub-region of the Adelaide Hills presents a more focused and linear style of Chardonnay than the more opulent M3. The quality of fruit here is simply outstanding, as is the care taken during the winemaking process.

If classy, cool-climate Chardonnay is your thing, this is a beautiful Australian example that will find a very happy place in your cellar.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Apple, Lemon, Nectarine

Palate:

Apple, Cream, Peach

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Fish

Poultry

Shaw and Smith

Shaw + Smith was established in 1989 by cousins Martin Shaw and Michael Hill-Smith MW after having a long held dream of making wine together. It was identified as a leading producer of Sauvignon Blanc by the time they acquired a 42ha property at Woodside, in the Adelaide Hills region. In 1999, Martin and Michael bought a 36ha property in Balhannah, building the attractive winery in 2000 and planting more Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Riesling.

Shaw + Smith's winery is considered as the benchmark for winery improvements in Adelaide Hills. In 2002, a new bottling line was set up, guaranteeing full control of every aspect of production - from grape berry to bottle.

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