Shaw & Smith
Shaw & Smith
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11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Shaw + Smith Tasting Room is located at the winery and offers a selection of wine flights starting from $25pp. You can also purchase a glass or bottle of your favourite Shaw + Smith wine to enjoy on the summer terrace looking out towards Mount Lofty, or in winter relax by the open fire. We are now offering a menu of small plates from the Cold Larder with an emphasis on local produce. Open 11am - 5pm daily including most public holidays. Bookings are recommended.
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- Eugene L230 contributionsReally beautiful cellar door overlooking their sauvignon blanc vineyard.Very upmarket cellar door. Tasting room us seated and all glass doors on entry side allowing full views of the signature sauvignon blanc vineyard that comes right up to the cellar door itself. Tasting menu more pricey than most but the staff were lovely, as were the wines tasted.Hi there, Thank you for sharing your experience. We're so glad you enjoyed the vista! We aim to provide an immersive experience to all our guests. Here's hoping we have the opportunity to host you again soon! Very best, Sam Shaw + Smith Tasting RoomWritten 7 January 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 17 December 2023
- Alison W1 contributionAmazing experience and serviceIncredible wine tasting, beautiful wines. Service was amazing by Tristan, very knowledgeable and passionate. He really made the experience, and lovely to hear how involved the owners are and the care for the wines. Would definitely recommend!Hi there, We're so glad you enjoyed your experience; we think Tristan is pretty great, too! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We'd love to host you again soon! Very best, Sam Shaw + Smith Tasting RoomWritten 7 January 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 29 December 2023
- Bernie SMelbourne, Australia32 contributionsWine tasting Shaw and Smith wineryAmazing service. Our Host Will was incredible and so knowledgeable. So totally above what we expected- tasted 5 beautiful wines and delicious charcuterie board. They went above and beyond for us the whole afternoon and made the experience unforgettable.Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit! Will is a great asset to our team and we're lucky to have him. Here's hoping we have the opportunity to host you again before too long! Very best, Sam Shaw + Smith Tasting RoomWritten 7 January 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 29 December 2023
- Hugary1Sydney, Australia8,219 contributionsShaw & SmithAnother of the bigger wineries that do tasting in a very professional manner. They are set up for wine tasting with knowledgable people to assist you. There is a charge if you don't buy but we bought a six pack. The venue is modern and well set out and the gardens are beautiful. Large carpark. Check each day to be sure that the venues are open. An example we went to Wolf Blas but it was closed.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 January 2024
- Karen MDaylesford, Australia1,325 contributionsA most unexpected stylish winery in the middle of nowhere!This stylish winery has stunning views from the tasting room, and is worth the drive just for that. However, the wines are also stunning. We loved being greeted at the door and seated at a table by Ronnie, who was happy that we only wanted to try the whites. We enjoyed the range he offered us, joined their wine club, ordered wine to be delivered to home, and promised to come back in December and try their reds. P.S. Food was available too.Visited April 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 May 2024
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Day Dreaming
Nice, France3,743 contributions
Jan 2021
We are huge fans of Shaw + Smith SB - it’s our favourite Australian Sauvignon Blanc. So we were very excited to pre-book our visit and do a tasting.
Unfortunately it was a disappointing experience - Very basic information was given as they poured the wines, and then we were ignored for the rest of the time! Being a Monday afternoon it wasn’t very busy and there were plenty of staff floating around.
And then we were charged $20 each for the experience (not refundable against purchase).
We were in the area early so popped into Nepenthe Winery across the road where we had a wonderful service and excellent experience.
Unfortunately it was a disappointing experience - Very basic information was given as they poured the wines, and then we were ignored for the rest of the time! Being a Monday afternoon it wasn’t very busy and there were plenty of staff floating around.
And then we were charged $20 each for the experience (not refundable against purchase).
We were in the area early so popped into Nepenthe Winery across the road where we had a wonderful service and excellent experience.
Written 4 January 2021
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Hi Gustav, great to hear that you enjoy our Sauvignon Blanc! Our wine flights are designed to offer guests a relaxed and informative experience, as some guests prefer to enjoy the wines at their own pace. We do charge a tasting fee which is mentioned when booking, as we have generous pours with our Wine Flights which equates to 2 glasses of wine per tasting. And if you were to spend $100 on wines to take home, the tasting fee, up to $25, is waived.
I have spoken with the team, it sounds like you booked the Shaw + Smith Wine Flight online and your tasting was set up accordingly. Upon arrival we were informed that you are not fond of other varieties we provide. As we have a limited range, we gave you the option to purchase wines by the glass or bottle instead. Based on the feedback provided, we created a custom wine flight that included both Shaw + Smith and The Other Wine Co. wines for you and your partner to share. Our wine flights are $20 per flight, not per person. If you were charged $20 per person, please call us on 08 8398 0500 so that we can process a refund. We are really sorry that you felt that you didn’t have a positive experience during your visit. Kind regards, Millie
Written 7 January 2021
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jhdoc
Sydney, Australia7 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
We were extremely disappointed with our Single vineyard tasting experience on Monday 14th June 12.30pm with Harriet. She poured our wines and gave some cursory information about the whites then left us to it.
We waited for quite a while expecting her to return but eventually had to call another staff member to provide some information about the reds we were trying. He went and got Harriet but she seemed totally disinterested that we were unhappy with her lack of attention. It did not appear that she was too busy with other customers but simply left the tasting area and went somewhere else.
Needless to say we did not make our intended large purchase of wine from Harriet. What a waste of time. I expected better from this vineyard.
p.s. we provided this feedback to the vineyard and were offered a voucher for a return tasting. However, no explanation or remedy was provided for the terrible service but rather a defensive responsive indicating that our expectations rather than her poor service were the issue- “Harriet is one of our longstanding team members with a great track record for service in the Tasting Room, and we are sorry to hear that you felt she did not meet your expectations”
We waited for quite a while expecting her to return but eventually had to call another staff member to provide some information about the reds we were trying. He went and got Harriet but she seemed totally disinterested that we were unhappy with her lack of attention. It did not appear that she was too busy with other customers but simply left the tasting area and went somewhere else.
Needless to say we did not make our intended large purchase of wine from Harriet. What a waste of time. I expected better from this vineyard.
p.s. we provided this feedback to the vineyard and were offered a voucher for a return tasting. However, no explanation or remedy was provided for the terrible service but rather a defensive responsive indicating that our expectations rather than her poor service were the issue- “Harriet is one of our longstanding team members with a great track record for service in the Tasting Room, and we are sorry to hear that you felt she did not meet your expectations”
Written 20 June 2021
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Hello Jane, thanks again for your feedback. It certainly wasn't our intention for you to feel that it was your level of expectation that was the issue, and as explained when you contacted the winery, and as per our email response at the time:
“While we try to gauge the level of interaction our guests are looking for, it is possible to miss the mark sometimes and we feel that is perhaps what happened on this occasion. (I) had thought that when (your server) returned to your table, she was able to answer your questions and provide you with more detailed information on the wines, however it sounds like you were hoping for a little more involvement than was provided, and we apologise that you didn’t receive this level of information.
There is always opportunity to refine the way we do things, and feedback such as yours contributes to our training programs with the team.”
As offered in recompense, and accepted, we hope that you have now received your complimentary voucher, and might visit another time, when the borders are open to travel.
Written 18 October 2021
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Ross B
Cairns Region, Australia1,000 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
The male and female team members who looked after us were delightful. As we are traveling full-time, it is not always possible to leave the dogs at home so we had them with us, and particularly seeing as online it appears as though this place is dog friendly. It is our fault that we chose to go there on a day that was not perfect weather, but just be aware that there is no protection from the rain if you need to be outdoors. A small amount of money spent by the owners on some clear poly carbonate sheeting would easily waterproof a small corner of their expansive patio. The wine tasting was interesting and although the flight that we tried wasn’t all to our liking, it was really interesting and delightful.
Written 18 August 2022
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Hugary1
Sydney, Australia8,219 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Another of the bigger wineries that do tasting in a very professional manner. They are set up for wine tasting with knowledgable people to assist you.
There is a charge if you don't buy but we bought a six pack. The venue is modern and well set out and the gardens are beautiful. Large carpark. Check each day to be sure that the venues are open. An example we went to Wolf Blas but it was closed.
There is a charge if you don't buy but we bought a six pack. The venue is modern and well set out and the gardens are beautiful. Large carpark. Check each day to be sure that the venues are open. An example we went to Wolf Blas but it was closed.
Written 23 January 2024
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debbyandjamie
Adelaide, Australia86 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Arrived at 3pm on the Sunday of a long weekend. 6 cars in the car park and after a longish walk there is a sign out saying they are booked out for cellar door tastings. Having previously bought a lot of their wine before, we walked away very disappointed. Went to Nepenthe instead and will be drinking some different wine going forward.
Written 9 March 2024
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Andrew T
Brisbane, Australia2 contributions
Apr 2022
Shaw & Smith's Sauv Blanc is one of our favourite wines, so we were very much looking forward to a tasting on site, having traveled down from Qld. We hadn't made a booking as it was a Monday, and were turned away, despite there being empty tables, and the waiting staff not appearing too stretched. In addition, the man who greeted us was curt to the point of rudeness. If wine tastings are intended to endear the winery to prospective buyers and allow them to taste their wines, then neither goal was achieved for us today. We will not be going back. Instead, we headed the short distance to The Lane vineyards, who were busy, but who welcomed us in, and we spent a very enjoyable afternoon there.
Written 11 April 2022
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Eugene L
230 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Very upmarket cellar door. Tasting room us seated and all glass doors on entry side allowing full views of the signature sauvignon blanc vineyard that comes right up to the cellar door itself. Tasting menu more pricey than most but the staff were lovely, as were the wines tasted.
Written 17 December 2023
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're so glad you enjoyed the vista! We aim to provide an immersive experience to all our guests.
Here's hoping we have the opportunity to host you again soon!
Very best,
Sam
Shaw + Smith Tasting Room
Written 7 January 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
scvrose
Fiddletown, CA1,194 contributions
Nov 2022
We stopped by here to wine taste on a rainy day. They are known for their white wines so we tried them. The Chard was a little too oaky for me, but the reisling was excellent. Bought some to have with dinner. Worth going to.
Written 17 November 2022
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Glad you enjoyed the Riesling, and thanks for the review.
Cheers, Tara
Written 4 December 2022
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Susie F
10 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We agree that wine flights are great for tourists who are after a pleasant lazy afternoon, but we went to taste one particular wine in view of purchasing a case for our wine cellar. But we had to purchase a $20 wine flight to try one wine. Unfortunately, we had to leave without a taste.. and without a case! We were happy with our bulk purchase from snother hills winery 😁
Written 22 February 2020
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Hi Susie,
Thank you for writing with your feedback about your experience here at Shaw + Smith. We are always keen to hear comments, and see where we can learn or tweak things to enhance our visitor experience.
If we’re aware that a guest would like to try a specific wine, we are happy to offer a quick, complimentary taste. However, we do encourage people to do the wine flight if they would like to taste more than one wine. Or for those that prefer not to do a wine flight, we also have the option to purchase wines by the glass.
We assume that you visited us on Saturday, which was a very busy day in Tasting Room. Unfortunately it seems that these options might not have been properly conveyed, and I am sorry that you left without tasting the wine you wanted to try. I am keen to chat with you further about your experience, and you can contact me from 9-5pm Monday to Friday on (08) 8398 0500 or info@shawandsmith.com
Written 25 February 2020
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Bernie S
Melbourne, Australia32 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Amazing service. Our Host Will was incredible and so knowledgeable. So totally above what we expected- tasted 5 beautiful wines and delicious charcuterie board. They went above and beyond for us the whole afternoon and made the experience unforgettable.
Written 30 December 2023
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Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit! Will is a great asset to our team and we're lucky to have him.
Here's hoping we have the opportunity to host you again before too long!
Very best,
Sam
Shaw + Smith Tasting Room
Written 7 January 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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