97 Points
97 Points

MMAD Vineyard Blewitt Springs Shiraz 2022

SKU: MMSH202210 UCAU

$74.99

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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, James Halliday & Campbell Mattinson

Critic Scores

97 // Campbell Mattinson

"If you’re lucky, and most of us aren’t, there comes a time in your life when it all comes together. I suspect that’s what’s happened with this Blewitt Springs vineyard, planted in the middle of the Second World War, and the collection of wine people behind MMAD, all of whom have weathered a lot of summers in a lot of places in the pursuit of wine excellence. This wine tastes of a lot of right decisions, and of a lot of time spent in the journey to them. It has texture, balance, flavour and all that, but as my mum would say, ‘any dumb bunny can do that’. More importantly, what this wine has is all the nods and winks. I once wrote, a long time ago, of a moment where union legend David Campese ran straight through a bunch of defenders without breaking stride, or altering course. He did something, something that couldn’t be seen, and made the impossible look effortless. So too here. It has degrees of silk, fruit enough, a spinnaker on the finish, a volume of nuance. If there was such a thing for single vineyard, vintage, Aussie shiraz, this wine would be classified as first growth."

97 // James Halliday's Wine Companion

"This is a seriously impressive release, showcasing winemaker Adam Wadewitz’s learnings from the first vintage and the bounty of full viticultural control. The old-vine fruit could easily handle about one-third whole bunch, a Wadewitz favourite. And that impact is profoundly positive, weaving in spicy, smoky notes and complexing tannins to provide exceptional tension without greenness. Red and blue fruits, violet and dusky red florals, coal dust, anise, cacao and roasted coffee bean. Intensity on the palate at moderate alcohol and no heavy mid-palate sweetness nor new oak. Rather, it is poised throughout, with fruit intensity seamlessly meshed into a silky, supple but aptly assertive structure, a ferrous nori/kelp mineral note underpinning. For a site purchased prizing grenache, this is a revelation."

Product Details

Red

2022

Shiraz

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 beautiful balance to the Shiraz. The fruit was hand-picked, 80% destemmed, and whole berries and whole bunches were fermented in open vats with gentle extraction. There is old vine concentration, and opulence on the palate, with notes of mulberry, blackberry, cinnamon, and dark chocolate. Generous, layered, and complex, with tannins and savoury notes that keep the fruit in check.

Serving Temperature - 16 – 18°C

Cellaring Potential - Has the concentration and structure to develop fine tertiary characters in bottle over the next 15 years.

ABV - 13.5%

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

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Low Tannin

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Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Tasting Notes

Description

Lovely mild ripening conditions gave beautiful balance to the Shiraz. The fruit was hand-picked, 80% destemmed, and whole berries and whole bunches were fermented in open vats with gentle extraction. There is old vine concentration, and opulence on the palate, with notes of mulberry, blackberry, cinnamon, and dark chocolate. Generous, layered, and complex, with tannins and savoury notes that keep the fruit in check.

Serving Temperature - 16 – 18°C

Cellaring Potential - Has the concentration and structure to develop fine tertiary characters in bottle over the next 15 years.

ABV - 13.5%

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

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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