Lenswood Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

SHAW + SMITH

Lenswood Vineyard Pinot Noir
2021

  • Organic
  • Sustainable
  • Vegan
Country
Australia
Regulated designation
Geographical Indication (GI)
Region
South Australia
Subregion
Mount Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Hills
Varietal(s)
Pinot Noir 100 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
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About this winery

Shaw + Smith winery was founded in 1989 by Michael Hill Smith and Martin Shaw with the goal of producing elegant, refined, world class wines from the cool climate Adelaide hills region of Australia. That Shaw + Smith have succeeded in spades should come as no surprise given the resumes of the winery's two founders. Michael Hill Smith was born into wine, a member of the Yalumba family. A Cordon Bleu trained chef, wine writer, wine judge, and Australia's first Master of Wine he relished the...

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Press reviews

Decanter

- 97 points -

August 2020 (Vintage 2018)

An exciting lean and lively nose signals this is the type of taut, edgy Pinot Noir that the Adelaide Hills has struggled to capture, despite the region being heavily planted to the variety. This is a model of winemaking restraint, allowing the vineyard to speak, with fleshy cherry and hint of tart mandarin providing a comforting tone, but its firm acidity and ripe, stalky grip ensuring good discipline is maintained in the shape and structure of a svelte flavour profile. 

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Decanter

- 97 points -

April 2021 (Vintage 2019)

The type of taut, edgy Pinot Noir the Adelaide Hills has struggled to capture, despite the region being heavily planted to the variety. This is a model of winemaking restraint, allowing the vineyard to shine, with fleshy cherry and hint of tart mandarin providing comfort, though its firm acidity and stalky grip ensures good structure and svelte line.

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Decanter

- 95 points -

nne Krebiehl MW, Justin Knock MW, Dirceu Vianna Junior MW, November 2023 (Vintage 2021)

Shaw & Smith was founded in 1989 by cousins Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith MW (who also own Tolpuddle in Tasmania). Planted in 1999, and purchased in 2012, their Lenswood vineyard sits at 500m on loam soils over clay and shale. Whole bunches ferment in new and used puncheons then the wine matures for 10 months in barrel, 30% new. Anne Krebiehl MW: Slightly oaky and smoky, but bright and crunchy, lightbodied, with pretty, almost confected red fruit at the core. Fine freshness. Justin Knock MW: Open, creamy nose, a bit reduced. Caramel and violets, bacon, blue fruits, a little short and tight. Warm finish. Dirceu Vianna Junior MW: Pure and precise aromas, exciting. Forest fruits and roses with sweet spices. Excellent concentration, sophisticated structure. Smooth, delicious finish.

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