Shaw & Smith generally make two Pinot Noirs each year, one from the Adelaide Hills and one from Tasmania. In some years however they produce a third wine, Incognito. In 2018 this comes from the Tasmanian vineyard, and is of excellent quality. Loads of bright upfront fruit, a whisper of wet soil and earthiness and then a lovely combination of juicy acidity and soft tannins to close. Very succulent and moreish.

Shaw & Smith is an iconic vineyard and winery in the Adelaide Hills, established in 1989 by cousins Michael Hill Smith MW and Martin Shaw. They own 2 vineyards in the region, but recently ventured south to purchase a property in southern Tasmania. They have a total focus on growing the best possible grapes, managing vineyards sustainably, and valuing vine health, soil health, and low yields. In the pursuit of quality, all grapes continue to be hand-picked, and the wines are fermented, aged and bottled on site at the winery in the Adelaide Hills subregion of Balhannah. The wines are vibrant, medium bodied expressions of their varieties that reflect their sites and region. In recent years they have fully committed to their long-held sustainability beliefs by converting to organic viticulture, resulting in healthier vines and fresher, more persistent wines. Now iconic, the winery is a beacon of quality for all its varieties. Freshness and elegance are their hallmarks, ad the wines are of superior quality. Great stuff all round.