97 Points
97 Points
96 Points

MMAD Vineyard Blewitt Springs Grenache 2022

SKU: MMGR202210 UCAU

$69.99

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MMAD Vineyard was purchased by a quartet made up of winemakers Martin Shaw and Adam Wadewitz, and Masters of Wine Michael Hill Smith and David LeMire. MMAD takes its name from their first initials.

MMAD Vineyard was first planted in 1939

97 Points, Campbell Mattinson

Critic Scores

97 // Campbell Mattinson

"This is ballistically good. I doubt that I’ll taste anything much better from these shores over the next 12 months. The first thing you notice is the plushness, which is always welcome, but it’s the finish that takes things to eleven. Wow, really, this wine has a show-stopping finish on it. It’s blessed with red and blue berry flavours, cedarwood, roasted spice and earth, but itemising the flavours of this wine kind of misses the point. It’s like focussing on the colour of a tidal wave. The complete and utter command of the final flourish of flavour and tannin here feels, as you swallow, like a high water mark. I’m sold, totally sold, on this wine."

97 // James Halliday's Wine Companion

"The second release of the MMAD Vineyard label, and off its 1939-planted Blewitt Springs vineyard. About 15% whole bunches, fermented in wood and steel, maturation in concrete and large old French oak. Unlike the 2022 shiraz, this takes time to emerge from the glass. It’s all there, though. There’s a brooding quality at present, with nori, iodine and ferrous notes filtering up through dark red cherry, plum, raspberry and sultry florals. Some spicy, musky characters emerge with air. Tannin is a meaningful factor, a pleasingly natural grape-derived affair, rugged but never rustic. A seriously compelling wine, and further proof of how thrilling McLaren Vale grenache is right now, for both its quality and the unparalleled diversity in top-flight expressions."

96 // James Suckling

"A sumptuously perfumed grenache with no shortage of structural exactitude and the tension that comes with it. Lilacs, tapenade, raspberry coulis, freshly picked strawberries and anise. Dried lavender and rosemary are bound to the tannic latticework. Salty and nourishing, with the warmth of umami across the long finish."

Product Details

Red

2022

Grenache

MMAD Vineyard

McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

5-10 Years

Stelvin

13.0%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description
Lovely mild ripening conditions gave us Grenache with an intense core of red and blue fruit. There is a purity and density, but also a lightness that belies the energy and power of the fruit. Raspberry coulis and pomegranate notes sit alongside fennel seed and cumin, and flavours continue to unfurl as the wine sits in the glass. The grapes were mostly destemmed and fermented as whole berries in open concrete and stainless steel, before aging in used 500 litre puncheons. Located in the dress circle of Blewitt Springs, MMAD Vineyard was first planted in 1939, and the oldest Shiraz blocks date from 1941. The vineyard has the fine Maslin sands found in Blewitt Springs, and is exposed to the fresh sea breezes from the south-west. Below the sand is a layer of ironstone pebbles, and this combination of sand, ironstone, and cooling winds gives both perfume and structure to the wines.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Apple, Lemon, Nectarine

Palate:

Apple, Cream, Peach

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Fish

Poultry

Tasting Notes

Description

Lovely mild ripening conditions gave us Grenache with an intense core of red and blue fruit. There is a purity and density, but also a lightness that belies the energy and power of the fruit. Raspberry coulis and pomegranate notes sit alongside fennel seed and cumin, and flavours continue to unfurl as the wine sits in the glass. The grapes were mostly destemmed and fermented as whole berries in open concrete and stainless steel, before aging in used 500 litre puncheons. Located in the dress circle of Blewitt Springs, MMAD Vineyard was first planted in 1939, and the oldest Shiraz blocks date from 1941. The vineyard has the fine Maslin sands found in Blewitt Springs, and is exposed to the fresh sea breezes from the south-west. Below the sand is a layer of ironstone pebbles, and this combination of sand, ironstone, and cooling winds gives both perfume and structure to the wines.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Apple, Lemon, Nectarine

Palate:

Apple, Cream, Peach

Food Pairings:

Cheese

Fish

Poultry

MMAD Vineyard

MMAD Vineyard stands as the culmination of a dynamic partnership forged by four esteemed wine professionals: Martin Shaw, Michael Hill Smith MW, Adam Wadewitz, and David LeMire MW. This quartet brings together a wealth of expertise and a shared passion for crafting exceptional wines.

Rooted in familial ties, Michael and Martin, cousins by blood, embarked on their winemaking journey together with the establishment of the renowned Adelaide Hills winery Shaw + Smith in 1989. This venture marked the genesis of their collaborative success in the world of wine.

At the helm of Shaw + Smith, Adam and David assume the roles of co-CEOs, orchestrating a seamless blend of innovation and tradition. Adam, a visionary Chief Winemaker, masterfully guides the winemaking process, while David, as Head of Sales and Marketing, skillfully navigates the market landscape, ensuring Shaw + Smith's wines reach discerning enthusiasts worldwide.

Building on their shared vision and collective expertise, Michael, Martin, Adam, and David have embarked on numerous ventures, with a focus on single-vineyard projects. Their endeavors include the prestigious Tolpuddle Vineyard in Tasmania, as well as the esteemed Shaw + Smith single vineyard wines hailing from Balhannah and Lenswood in the Adelaide Hills. Now, their collaborative spirit finds expression in the exciting venture of Blewitt Springs, where MMAD Vineyard promises to unveil wines of unparalleled quality and character.

Through their dedication to excellence and unwavering commitment to the craft, MMAD Vineyard emerges as a testament to the power of collaboration and a celebration of the artistry of winemaking.

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