About Shaw + Smith
Shaw + Smith is a renowned winery and cellar door located at 138 Jones Road in Balhannah in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia, about 30 kilometres east of Adelaide. Established in 1989 by Master of Wine Michael Hill Smith and winemaker Martin Shaw, it is noted for pioneering cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and Chardonnay in the region. The estate features vineyards, a contemporary tasting room and architecturally designed cellar door overlooking the hills.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a contemporary cellar door and tasting room set among vineyards in the Adelaide Hills. The experience is centred on seated, hosted wine tastings featuring estate Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz and other cool-climate varieties. The building offers vineyard and hills views, indoor and outdoor seating, and wine sales. The setting is rural and tranquil, surrounded by vines and landscaped grounds, with staff guiding visitors through the wines and vineyard story.
Key highlights
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Contemporary architect-designed tasting room overlooking vineyards
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Seated hosted tastings of cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Shiraz
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Estate vineyards at Balhannah in the Adelaide Hills wine region
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Pioneering Adelaide Hills winery established by Australia's first Master of Wine
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Wine sales and limited-release wines available at cellar door