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Description of the Shaw + Smith Estate
Shaw + Smith, located in the Adelaide Hills of Australia, is renowned for its precise and environmentally responsible viticulture. The estate is committed to producing distinctive wines that fully express the unique character of their region.
Description of the Cuvée Shiraz
Shaw + Smith’s Cuvée Shiraz exemplifies the estate’s ability to interpret this robust grape variety with finesse and elegance. Harvested from high-altitude vineyards, this wine benefits from the cool climate that is ideal for Syrah, delivering remarkable complexity and depth.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This Shiraz seduces with its vibrant aromas of ripe black fruits such as blackberry and plum, enriched with peppery touches and nuances of wood subtly integrated thanks to careful aging in barrels.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Shiraz
- Profile: On the palate, the wine is powerful but balanced, with a tight tannic structure and refreshing acidity that extend the finish.
- Cellar Potential: This wine has the potential to develop and improve over the next few years in the cellar, offering a richer maturity with time.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Perfect with grilled meats, spicy dishes or mature cheeses, Shaw + Smith Cuvée Shiraz is an excellent choice for special occasions or a fine dinner.
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The little history of the country
Australia
Australia began producing wine more than two centuries ago. This has resulted in a country rich in old vines, multi-generational winemaking families and an ingrained knowledge and respect for craftsmanship. Add to that a thirst to explore and innovate, a fearless attitude and a diverse notebook of 65 wine regions in many climates, and you have the makings of an extraordinary wine country unlike any other. Australia burst into export markets in the 1980s and since then has been providing the world with vibrant, fruity and exceptional value wines. Until the late 1990s and early 2000s, Australian wine history was dominated by examples of Shiraz, Grenache and overly concentrated red blends. Between these two extremes lies the diversity of Australia's offering of high quality and regional wines that has always existed. Australian viticulture is mainly concentrated on the southern oceanic edge where conditions are cooler. There are four main wine regions located around major cities. Western Australia around Perth, South Australia around Adelaide, Victoria around Melbourne and New South Wales around Sydney. The country is one of the largest wine producers in the world, and was the 4th largest exporter in the world in 2011. This recent development now makes Australia one of the most prominent countries for the quality of its wines. You can taste Australian wines all over the country. Each Australian region has its own grape varieties. Australian wines are defined by their grape variety, unlike French wines which are defined by their terroir.