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Producer Spotlight: MMAD Vineyards
With the arrival of the second release of wines coming out from MMAD Vineyards with great acclaim we thought we would shine some light on this great collaboration.
The old vines of Blewitt Springs are a precious resource and an important part of Australia’s viticultural heritage. In early 2021, 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. The MMAD Vineyard wines aim to reflect the unique terroir of Blewitt Springs and the rare old vines that grow there.
In recent years Michael, Martin, Adam, and David have worked together closely on other single vineyard based projects including Tolpuddle Vineyard in Tasmania, and the Shaw + Smith single vineyard wines from Balhannah and Lenswood in the Adelaide Hills. They are thrilled to be collaborating on this exciting single vineyard project in Blewitt Springs.
With the arrival of the second release of wines coming out from MMAD Vineyards with great acclaim we thought we would shine some light on this great collaboration.
Our Pick
Thistledown The Cunning Plan Shiraz 2022
McLaren Vale Wine Show 2023
Winner "Best One Year Old or Younger Shiraz"
Winner "Best Shiraz"
"Whole berry, four-day soak, wild ferment, 10% new French oak, the remainder seasoned French. In value terms, this is truly exceptional. It’s a wine of poise and engaging vibrancy that’s also rippling with flavour. Raspberry, blackberry, ripe redcurrant and red plum are all suggested but never so defined that they simplify. A dusting of warm spices and a lilt of red florals deepen the interest as well as the ready appeal. The finish underlines the class, with a lithe, effortless balance that leaves perfectly ripe flavours lingering, along with the desire for another glass."
95 Points - Marcus Ellis Halliday Wine Companion