Tuesday Blind Tastings

Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay 2017

Adelaide Hills, Australia

Price: $46

Rating: 96

Source: Dan Murphy's

Description: Straw colour with a tinge of green. Nectarines, white peach, spice and nuttiness on the nose. The palate was savoury with a bit of minerality, opulent fruit and a powerful, acid driven finish. An elegant wine that should cellar brilliantly.

Tasting date: 04 June 2019

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