{"product_id":"shaw-smith-m3-chardonnay-2024-1-5l","title":"Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2024 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClarity, balance and cool-climate precision define this flagship Chardonnay from one of the Adelaide Hills’ most respected producers. The Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2024 represents the winery’s long-standing pursuit of purity and site expression, drawn primarily from the high-elevation M3 Vineyard in Lenswood. This cooler pocket of the Adelaide Hills provides ideal conditions for Chardonnay, allowing fruit to ripen slowly while retaining vibrant natural acidity. The vineyard’s clay loam soils contribute both structure and mineral tension, shaping the wine’s refined framework. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-harvested fruit is gently pressed before fermentation in French oak barrels, where careful maturation builds texture without overwhelming the wine’s freshness. The 2024 vintage captures a balance between concentration and elegance, with citrus and stone fruit flavours supported by subtle oak complexity. In the glass it shows a pale straw colour with youthful brightness. The palate reveals layers of white peach, grapefruit and lemon curd carried by finely tuned acidity and a mineral backbone. Oak integration remains restrained and supportive, contributing creamy texture and gentle spice. This Chardonnay reflects Shaw + Smith’s hallmark style: precise, modern and expressive of the Adelaide Hills’ cool-climate character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Bright and lifted\u003cbr\u003eAromas of lemon zest, white peach and grapefruit combine with hints of citrus blossom, flint and lightly toasted hazelnut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Precise and textured\u003cbr\u003eMedium-bodied with flavours of nectarine, lemon curd and grapefruit supported by vibrant acidity and subtle oak-derived creaminess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long and mineral\u003cbr\u003eA clean, persistent finish of citrus freshness, delicate stone fruit and fine mineral tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A refined Adelaide Hills Chardonnay with white peach, citrus and fine oak integration. Elegant, poised and beautifully balanced.”\u003c\/em\u003e — James Halliday Wine Companion, 95 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Bright grapefruit and nectarine with flinty complexity and impressive length. A focused, energetic Chardonnay.”\u003c\/em\u003e — James Suckling, 94 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Fine, restrained and detailed, showing citrus and stone fruit with subtle oak and a long mineral finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Huon Hooke, The Real Review, 94 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle – White Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal – Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eCountry – Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion – Adelaide Hills\u003cbr\u003eVintage – 2024\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size – 1.5L\u003cbr\u003eABV – 13%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaw and Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42606415347799,"sku":"SSM3CH-24-1.5L","price":124.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/b1c3f567-9d0c-4266-8d2f-9bc1c3ab31f0.jpg?v=1773369229","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/shaw-smith-m3-chardonnay-2024-1-5l","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}