Shaw & Smith Shiraz 2023 from the Adelaide Hills is a fragrant, medium‑bodied cool‑climate Shiraz that trades brute force for poise, dark fruit and spice – very much Syrah in style and seriously classy drinking. This Shaw & Smith Shiraz 2023 reflects a warm yet even season, delivering impressive intensity and generosity without tipping into heaviness.

In the glass expect a lifted mix of red and blue fruits – think blackberry, dark cherry and blueberry – with violets, white pepper and a subtle smoked‑meat note in the background. The palate is medium‑bodied and beautifully balanced, showing juicy dark fruits, spice and a savoury, almost northern‑Rhône edge, framed by good, grippy but fine tannins and bright acidity that stretch the finish long and satisfying.

This 2023 Shaw & Smith Shiraz is a natural with slow‑cooked lamb shoulder, osso buco, grilled sausages and winter stews, but it’s equally at home with chargrilled vegetables, mushroom dishes or a good burger. With 13.5% alcohol, sustainable vineyard practices and vegan‑friendly credentials, it’s a modern Adelaide Hills benchmark that will drink superbly now and cellar comfortably for a decade or more.