2015 Shaw + Smith Aged Release Shiraz

97 Points - James Halliday, Wine Companion

“From central and southern (the latter warmer) parts of the Adelaide Hills, hand-picked, part destemmed, part whole bunch, open-fermented with gentle plunging. The colour is bright, the bouquet full of red fruits, darker fruit notes and delicious pepper and spice nuances. These characters flow through to the medium-bodied palate of Shaw + Smith's most consistently outstanding wine, the '15 vintage making it seem so easy. Drink by 2030.”

96 Points - James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

“A fresh and deliciously spicy nose showing brambleberries, blackcurrants, dark cherries and dark plums, as well as hints of black peppers, slate, iodine and citrus. Full-bodied with wonderfully structured tannins, seemingly unstoppable acidity and a long, chewy finish, which remains taut and mineral. Drink in 2022.”

95 Points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review

“Deepish red colour with a tinge of purple. Intense spice aromas; complex, alluring and mysterious. The palate is fresh and lively, fruity and yet savoury at the same time. Medium-bodied but very intense, fresh and supple and easy to enjoy young. It will surely age well, too.”