The Shaw + Smith Lenswood Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 is a stunning expression of cool-climate Chardonnay from the heart of the Adelaide Hills. This vintage is defined by a late, cool, and wet growing season, heavily influenced by La Niña, resulting in a wine of exceptional intensity and remarkable depth. The unique combination of altitude, terroir, and climate at the estate vineyard in Lenswood has created a Chardonnay that showcases the distinct, cool-season flavours the region is renowned for.
The 2023 vintage is a true testament to Shaw + Smith's commitment to producing wines of exceptional purity and finesse. Hand-picked from low-yielding vines, this Chardonnay undergoes a meticulous vinification process. The fruit is gently whole-bunch pressed, fermented in 500-litre puncheons (30% new), and undergoes full malolactic fermentation. After 10 months of aging in oak, the wine is rested in tank before being bottled, allowing the wine to harmonise and develop complexity.
The Shaw + Smith Lenswood Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 is a stunning expression of cool-climate Chardonnay from the heart of the Adelaide Hills. This vintage is defined by a late, cool, and wet growing season, heavily influenced by La Niña, resulting in a wine of exceptional intensity and remarkable depth. The unique combination of altitude, terroir, and climate at the estate vineyard in Lenswood has created a Chardonnay that showcases the distinct, cool-season flavours the region is renowned for.
The 2023 vintage is a true testament to Shaw + Smith's commitment to producing wines of exceptional purity and finesse. Hand-picked from low-yielding vines, this Chardonnay undergoes a meticulous vinification process. The fruit is gently whole-bunch pressed, fermented in 500-litre puncheons (30% new), and undergoes full malolactic fermentation. After 10 months of aging in oak, the wine is rested in tank before being bottled, allowing the wine to harmonise and develop complexity.