Shaw + Smith Pinot Noir 2025

Product Description:
Shaw + Smith Pinot Noir 2025 is an elegant, aromatic expression of Pinot Noir sourced from the cool, elevated reaches of South Australia’s Adelaide Hills. The majority of the fruit comes from Shaw + Smith’s Lenswood and Piccadilly vineyards, where the vines grow on loam soils over clay and quartz. These higher-altitude sites experience cool and relatively wet conditions that are particularly well suited to producing Pinot Noir with fragrance, natural acidity and fine structure. The 2025 season was defined by a long and even growing period that encouraged healthy bunch development and consistent ripening. Although conditions were warmer and drier than those experienced in several preceding vintages, cool overnight temperatures helped the grapes retain freshness and high natural acidity. The fruit was harvested by hand between 10 February and 1 March 2025.

At the winery, the bunches were carefully sorted to remove any fruit that did not meet the required quality standards. Approximately 80% of the grapes were destemmed, leaving a measured proportion of whole bunches to contribute aromatic lift, spice and structural complexity. Fermentation proceeded slowly and gently to preserve the delicacy of the fruit while extracting sufficient flavour, colour and tannin. The wine was then basket pressed into French oak puncheons, where it matured for approximately eight months. Bright red fruit, mandarin peel and violet define the aromatic profile, followed by savoury spice, undergrowth and subtle bitter-herbal nuances on the palate. Fine, integrated tannins provide shape and length, supporting impressive fruit concentration while preserving the wine’s graceful, medium-bodied character. Shaw + Smith recommends enjoying the wine now or cellaring it until approximately 2032.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Bright and perfumed
Red cherry, mandarin peel, violet, floral spice and subtle cedar.

PALATE
– Layered and finely structured
Red fruit, savoury spice, undergrowth and gentle amaro notes supported by fresh acidity and integrated tannins.

FINISH
– Firm and persistent
Lingering cherry, dried spice and savoury complexity with a fine, grippy tannin profile.

Reviews & Accolades
“This is a spicy, floral, effusive Pinot Noir with fragrance aplenty and ample life, lift and fruit on the palate.” — Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, 94 Points

“A captivating nose revealing hibiscus, redcurrant and stewed strawberry leads to a plush palate brimming with morello cherry, dried herbs, and anise.” — IWSC Judging Panel, 95 Points 

Gold Medal and 95 Points — 2026 International Wine & Spirit Competition.

Finer Details:
Style – Red Wine
Varietal – Pinot Noir
Country – Australia
Region – South Australia, Adelaide Hills
Vintage – 2025
Bottle Size – 750ml
ABV – 13.5%