2025 MMAD Rose

96 pts
A beautifully balanced and sophisticated rose field blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chenin Blanc - all grown from this impressive Blewitt Springs vineyard.

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The third release of MMAD's Rosé is a sophisticated field blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chenin Blanc - all grown from this impressive Blewitt Springs vineyard. 

Aromas of jasmine, blood orange, and Campari spice lead the way, followed by bright red fruits that leap out of the glass.  The palate is dry, with layers of fruit balanced by vibrant acidity and a fine pithy grip on the finish.

With a refined texture and excellent balance, this is a seriously conceived and seriously good modern rosé.  Another feather in the cap for this ascendant McLaren Vale label.

96 points
"It’s textural, and with remarkable intensity for the freshness... A serious rosé"
- Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)

Marcus Ellis

Marcus Ellis

Halliday Wine Companion 96 Points

Once again, this is a blend of all estate varieties – grenache, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and chenin blanc – but it is noticeably different to the two other iterations. Evolution. And good for it. The cabernet sinks into the background this time, letting the red fruits take the stage – cranberry, wild raspberry, sour cherry. It’s textural, and with remarkable intensity for the freshness. On the palate, flavours of poached pear, red florals, dried Mediterranean herbs and subtle souk spices enter the picture. The finish is chewy, sapid and long, with older oak and mlf adding complexity. Oh, and the colour, a classically pale rose gold. A serious rosé as it warms a little, but also just a charming drink at a brisk temperature.

A delicate and dry Rosé with lifted aromas of violets and blood orange. The palate is textural and flavourful, with vibrant fruit and savoury spice. Good extract and acidity give this wine shape, and a subtle saline edge drives freshness. Finishes with tension and a touch of grip.

Serving Temperature - 6 – 8°C
Cellaring Potential - Best drunk within 18 months of bottling.
ABV - 13% pH - 3.15 TA - 5.5

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type Rosé
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Grenache
Country Australia
Region McLaren Vale
Australian State SA
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 96
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2025
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MMAD

As if Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith MW of Shaw + Smith and Tolpuddle weren't busy enough already. Their newest venture has seen them team up with their chief winemaker Adam Wadewitz and wine industry professional David LeMire MW to create MMAD Vineyard, based in McLaren Vale.

MMAD Vineyard represents a union of expertise and passion in the wine industry. This partnership, rooted in the success of Shaw + Smith winery in the Adelaide Hills, expands to include other projects like Tolpuddle Vineyard in Tasmania.

Located in Blewitt Springs, the vineyard boasts fine Maslin sands and elevated terrain, granting its wines a distinctive aromatic character. Beneath the sand lies a layer of precious ironstone, contributing structure and complexity to the wines. The vineyard's old Grenache, Shiraz, and Chenin Blanc vines, some dating back to 1939, are a testament to its rich viticultural history.

MMAD is one of the 'must-watch' projects in McLaren Vale. With the combination of an exceptional site and the depth of talent behind it, it's sure to produce some of the region's most exciting wines over the coming years.

Martin Shaw, Michael Hill Smith MW, Adam Wadewitz and David LeMire MW MMAD

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