The 2016 Shaw + Smith Shiraz Aged Release is a beautifully matured cool-climate Adelaide Hills Shiraz re-released under the winery’s museum program, showcasing the complexity and elegance that comes with careful bottle ageing. The nose is deeply expressive, revealing blackberry, dark cherry and plum layered with cracked pepper, smoky clove, dried herbs, saddle leather and forest floor complexity.
On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with silky texture, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity supporting flavours of dark fruit, spice and savoury earthiness. Notes of cinnamon, cured meats and subtle oak lead into a long, polished and tertiary-driven finish. The style is refined and balanced, focusing on spice, structure and evolved complexity rather than sheer power.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an outstanding choice for customers who appreciate mature cool-climate Shiraz with savoury depth and elegance similar to Northern Rhône styles. Perfect with slow-cooked lamb shoulder, venison, roast duck or aged hard cheeses. Drink now with decanting or over the next 5–8 years for further tertiary development and refinement.
