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Shaw + Smith was established in 1989 by cousins Michael Hill Smith MW and Martin Shaw. They make wines exclusively from the Adelaide Hills, from varieties that suit the cooler climate: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz.
The wines are vibrant, medium bodied expressions of their varieties that re ect their sites and region.
In the pursuit of quality, all grapes are hand-picked, and the wines are fermented, aged and bottled on site at the Balhannah winery, where the Tasting Room is open daily.
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Wine Makers
Knappstein Enterprise Winery is located
in South Australia’s Clare Valley. Building on a rich wine heritage that dates back to 1878, as one of the most recognisable and popular Clare Valley wineries, Knappstein’s award-winning wines re ect the true nature of the region, showcasing quality fruit at its purist and most vibrant.
The Lynn Family rst planted vines on their “Majella” property back in 1968. Situated on the eastern edge of the famous “Red Strip”, the vineyards became well known for the production of high quality Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz fruit. In 1991 Majella produced its rst commercial bottling, the 1991 Majella Shiraz, followed by the rst Majella Cabernet Sauvignon in 1994. Since then the winery has gained a reputation for wines of superb quality, typically Coonawarra, with great depth of colour and avour and gaining numerous awards in Australia and Internationally.
Majella has won over 70 trophies and 600 awards globally, going from strength to strength, adding great lustre to Coonawarra’s reputation for producing some of the world’s greatest wines.
Langmeil Winery, home to the Freedom 1843 Vineyard (believed to be the world’s oldest surviving shiraz vineyard) is owned and made by the Lindner family. They have been immersed in the Barossa culture of food, farming, wine and community for seven generations and their commitment to quality in all aspects is unwavering. Any wine that bears the Langmeil name represents the family’s pursuit of excellence in wine and community.
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