2013 Shaw & Smith - Chardonnay M3 Vineyard

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Tasting notes
Score 91/100 · Drink 2017-2022, Josh Raynolds, Mar 2016

(25% new French oak; 15% of the wine went through malolactic fermentation): Pale gold. High-pitched aromas of fresh orange, pear skin, nectarine and white flowers, with a smoky mineral overtone. Lively and precise on the palate, offering concentrated, refreshingly bitter-edged citrus and orchard fruit flavors. Finishes with excellent clarity and thrust, leaving a sexy floral note behind.

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

17
17/20

Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com

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17 points
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 17/20 · Drink 2015-2020, Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, Sep 2015

Lightly oaky nose. Lively and wonderfully fresh with a dry, tangy intensity. Elegant and flavourful. Bone dry and just a little smoky on the finish. Definitely cool-climate elegance here but still full of flavour. (JH)

90 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 90/100 · Drink 2015, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Aug 2015

The 2013 Chardonnay M3 Vineyard starts off with notes of apricots, melons and pink grapefruit that are dotted with hints of toast, cashews, honey and cedar. There is an appealing elegance and freshness on the medium-bodied palate that has citrusy layers and a long finish.

15.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 15.5/20 · Drink 2015-2019, Jancis Robinson MW, Sep 2014

Racy and lively and lots of green flavours. Just a bit awkward at the moment, MLF and tartness are the badges currently worn. (JR)

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Shaw & Smith
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Colour

White

Taste

Dry

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