MMAD Vineyard Grenache 2023

Variety: Grenache
Region: Blewitt Springs | South Australia | Australia
Size: 750mL
Alcohol Volume: 14%
Standard Drinks: 8.3
CONTAINS SULPHITES
WINE OF AUSTRALIA

This wine has the concentration and structure to age gracefully for 10–15 years, developing more savoury and tertiary complexity over time.

Our third year tending to the old vines was our latest and
coolest vintage yet. The late season gave a wide picking
window, allowing us to harvest fruit at optimal ripeness. As a
result, concentration and depth of flavour are balanced with
lovely, cool-season aromatics. Intense red fruit and baking
spice continue through to a silky mid-palate, where lengthy
tannins effortlessly tie it all together. The grapes were mostly
destemmed, and fermented in wood and concrete before
aging in large, old French oak.
Serving Temperature - 16 – 18°C
Cellaring Potential - Has the concentration and structure to
develop fine tertiary characters in bottle over the next 15
years.

THE VINEYARD
Located in the dress circle of Blewitt Springs, MMAD Vineyard
has Grenache that was first planted in 1939, as well as Shiraz
and Chenin Blanc, the oldest of which were planted in 1941
and 1964 respectively. 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.

THE STORY
The old vines of Blewitt Springs are a precious resource, and
an important part of Australia's viticultural history. 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
wines aim to reflect the unique terroir of Blewitt Springs and
the rare old vines that thrive there.