Shaw and Smith

M3 Adelaide Hills Chardonnay

9.014 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
Adelaide Hills, Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

Similar to notes of 31 weeks ago here on Delectable. Very pale lemon in colour for a 6 year old Chardonnay. Sulphidic notes on the nose with Citrus and Grapefruit. In the lean style. Next day still plenty of citric acid. It remains a classy modern Australian Chardonnay but I have had better examples.

Similar to notes of 31 weeks ago here on Delectable. Very pale lemon in colour for a 6 year old Chardonnay. Sulphidic notes on the nose with Citrus and Grapefruit. In the lean style. Next day still plenty of citric acid. It remains a classy modern Australian Chardonnay but I have had better examples.

Oct 23rd, 2021
Bob McDonald

Some funky smoky sulphidic nutty notes on the nose. The palate is in the leaner style - more savoury and mineral than fruit driven. A modern Australian Chardonnay showing earlier picking giving a more delicate light to medium weight palate with citric acid and good persistence. Will be visiting the Cellar Door in the Adelaide Hills at the end of the month and hopefully catch up with Delectable friend @Scott Rowe

Some funky smoky sulphidic nutty notes on the nose. The palate is in the leaner style - more savoury and mineral than fruit driven. A modern Australian Chardonnay showing earlier picking giving a more delicate light to medium weight palate with citric acid and good persistence. Will be visiting the Cellar Door in the Adelaide Hills at the end of the month and hopefully catch up with Delectable friend @Scott Rowe

Mar 15th, 2021
Travis W

For my palate we drank this too young, and probably didn't give it enough air. I wish I had another bottle to age. Good, but should get better.

For my palate we drank this too young, and probably didn't give it enough air. I wish I had another bottle to age. Good, but should get better.

Jan 3rd, 2018
Scott Taddeo

That subtle power and restraint. Lengthy. Creamy but the appley acidity creates the perfect balance

That subtle power and restraint. Lengthy. Creamy but the appley acidity creates the perfect balance

Dec 26th, 2017
Scott Rowe

Best Chardonnay in show #AHWS2016

Best Chardonnay in show #AHWS2016

Nov 25th, 2016
Daniele Veronelli

Complex and very well balanced

Complex and very well balanced

Jul 11th, 2019
Jordi Pazo

Trobada Chardonnays del mundo. 23,75
11.12.17

Trobada Chardonnays del mundo. 23,75
11.12.17

Dec 6th, 2017
Stephen Alley

Lime green in colour. Very clean and fresh, not at all heavy. Cool climate. Nice bracing acidity. Tasty.

Lime green in colour. Very clean and fresh, not at all heavy. Cool climate. Nice bracing acidity. Tasty.

Nov 22nd, 2017
Aaron Tan

Used to be a single vineyard, now a regional blend - still delicious. Fine balance. Excellent value.

Used to be a single vineyard, now a regional blend - still delicious. Fine balance. Excellent value.

May 7th, 2017
Gabriel Reale

Gabriel had this 6 years ago

Gabriel had this 6 years ago

Aug 3rd, 2018