2023 Mmad Vineyard Chenin Blanc 375ml McLaren Vale

2023 Mmad Vineyard Chenin Blanc 375ml McLaren Vale – 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. 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. A late and cool growing season gave smaller, more flavourful bunches and lifted aromatics. A mix of crushed and whole bunch pressed fruit was fermented in both concrete and large format old oak bring texture to the wine. There is a richness and density of fruit on the mid-palate that reflects another year of farming the vineyard, and lower yields. The textured palate is balanced with a mineral, saline edge and long, pithy finish. Single Price: $32.00 Any Six Bottle Buy: $26.00