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Philip Shaw

Shaw and Smith

M3 Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2022

Peter van den Besselaar
8.9

Vintage 2022 | Chardonnay typicity, vanille, minerality, prominent bitters, dinnerwine — an hour ago

McWilliam's

Mount Pleasant Philip Hermitage Shiraz 2018

David White
9.2

Old stalwart from Hunter valley
See earlier notes
Has new owner’s since 2019 and not buying current vintages until I know what the reviews are like, skeptical as got snapped up by private equity outfit
This is probably the last of the Mohicans — 4 months ago

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Bob McDonald

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@David White David, at least Adrian Sparks is the Chief Winemaker and has been at Mount Pleasant for a while. I met Adrian at a lunch at Mount Pleasant some years ago when he was assistant to the then highly credentialed Jim Chatto who has moved on to his own venture in Tasmania. The terroir at Mount Pleasant is so established and excellent I’m sure it will always be very good and as I say, Adrian is chief winemaker.
David White

David White

@Bob McDonald Thank you for detail on Adrian Sparks. I’m sure you are right that it will be ok, I need to research their latest releases and find a good independent retailer, my local guy who specialised in individual vineyards was bought out by BWS 😩

Tolpuddle Vineyard

Tasmania Pinot Noir 2013

Bob McDonald
9.5

See previous notes - sadly my last bottle of the 2013. A wonderful Pinot Noir. Along with the red fruits and lovely perfume a distinctly earthy note. The medium bodied palate is polished, fine and long. Owned and made by Shaw + Smith who are based in the Adelaide Hills and transport the grapes from this exceptional terroir in the Coal River Tasmania in refrigerated containers to be vinified in the Adelaide Hills. Quite a daunting exercise but on the evidence of this wine - an absolute triumph. — 3 years ago

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Paul T HB

Paul T HB

I see some 2020 available that I can have shipped from the next state over, $70.00?
Bob McDonald

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I would grab it if I were you Paul. You won’t be disappointed. One of the better new World Pinots going around.

Tolpuddle Vineyard

Tasmania Chardonnay 2022

Bob McDonald
9.5

Top flight Tasmanian Chardonnay from Tolpuddle in the Coal River made and owned by Shaw and Smith. A logistical challenge shipping the grapes from Tasmania to the Adelaide Hills in refrigerated containers to Shaw and Smith HQ where the grapes are crushed and vinified. Initially the wine is lean when tasting - perhaps a little young. Lemon and grapefruit fruit notes and barrel ferment characters with a 10 year life ahead. My first of 3. The next in 3 to 5 years by which time I expect more stone fruit textures to be apparent. 98 points from Huon Hooke. — 25 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Sounds great, I missed visiting Tolpuddle a few years back.

Shaw Vineyard

Finger Lakes Riesling 2019

Chip Habegger
9.3

Starts great from the first pour. Nose sings of petrol and the palate answers with acidified caramelized pineapple. Pear, flowers, honey and more dance across the tounge. — 9 months ago

Trader Joe's

Charles Shaw Blend California Red Blend 2018

Brenda Lambert
9.1

Not bad for “2 buck Chuck”! — 3 years ago

Philip Lardot

der Graf Riesling 2020

Louis Martin
8.9

Dry, tart, not as sweet as most Rieslings, improved when allowed to breathe, paired well with teriyaki Salmon. — 3 months ago

Philip Togni Vineyard

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Jeroen Koenen
9.5

Waaaayyy too young… — 7 months ago

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Somm David T

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They need 15-20 years depending on vintage. 13 maybe longer, but love this producer with that kind of age & beyond.

Marchesi Mazzei

Philip Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Jess
9.1

Medium ruby-purple color.
Aromas of barnyard, dark fruit, spice.
Dry. Flavors of black cherry, earthy, clove, leather, peppercorn. Rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 years ago

Shaw + Smith

Lenswood Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Scott Rowe
9.1

End of Vintage lunch 2021 at Fino Vino. — 5 years ago

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