Shaw +
Smith began over a long lunch in 1989
when cousins Martin Shaw and Michael Hill
Smith decided to realize a long held dream
to make wine together. They specialise in
Sauvignon Blanc, a single vineyard
Chardonnay, cool climate Shiraz and more
recently small batches of Riesling and
Pinot Noir.
Shaw +
Smith's 42 hectare M3 Vineyard at
Woodside was planted in 1994 and takes its
name from owners Michael and Matthew Hill
Smith and cousin Martin Shaw. This
vineyard consistently produces outstanding
Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc with great
concentration and fruit purity. All grapes
are hand picked. The soils are sandy loam
over red-yellow clay with some
shale.
Average
altitude 420 metres. Chardonnay Block The
source of M3 Vineyard Chardonnay which is
a blend of the respected I10V1 clone and
the exciting new Bernard clones from
Burgundy. The vines are close planted, low
yielding and trained using a vertical
shoot positioning system.
Sauvignon
Blanc Block This low yielding, mature
block is the heart of our Sauvignon Blanc.
Vines are cane pruned and use an arched
cane pruning system. Canopy Management
plays an important role in controlling
herbaceousness and achieving perfect
flavour development.
Address:
Lot 4 Jones Road, Balhannah, South
Australia 5242
PHONE +61 8 83980500 FAX +61 8 8398
0600
www.shawandsmith.com.au