TASTING NOTES FOR Shaw + Smith Sauvignon Blanc Adelaide Hills South Australia 2025
🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with a bright green hue. Vibrant and crystal clear, reflecting its cool-climate Adelaide Hills origin.
👃 Aromas
Lifted and aromatic, with green pear, passionfruit and guava.
Layers of citrus—lime, grapefruit and lemon zest—combine with fresh herbs and a subtle grassy edge, delivering classic varietal expression.
👅 Palate
Fresh and lively, showing a core of citrus and tropical fruit—lime, grapefruit, passionfruit and hints of pineapple.
Beautiful balance between fruit intensity and bright acidity, with a clean, precise flavour profile and excellent concentration.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky yet crisp, with a gentle textural element from time on lees.
The finish is long, zesty and mouth-watering, with a refreshing citrus-driven lift and a faint herbal edge.
🍇 Overall Style
A benchmark Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc—fresh, aromatic and impeccably balanced.
Combines purity of fruit with fine texture and vibrant acidity, delivering both immediate drinkability and regional character.
🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with fresh oysters, prawns, grilled fish, goat’s cheese or light salads. Also ideal as a refreshing aperitif.
🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously reliable, premium Sauvignon Blanc that consistently delivers.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a high-quality, crowd-pleasing white—fresh, vibrant and effortlessly drinkable, with just enough texture to elevate it above the ordinary.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷
