2022 Blewitt Springs Shiraz, MMAD Vineyard

• Style: Structured, old-vine intensity
• Taste: Violet, blueberry, dark chocolate, savoury spice
• Food: Grilled beef, braises, aged cheese, game
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night, cellar-worthy
• Serve: 16–18°C, decant 20 mins

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Generous violet and blueberry aromatics wrap around dark salted chocolate and earth, with savoury grip from whole-bunch fermentation and old vine intensity. The 2022 vintage brought natural freshness to balance richness, while maritime influence and deep Maslin sand soil over ironstone define the character. Ripe, mouthwatering tannins are precise and structured, built for food and cellaring—this wine spent a full year resting unfiltered after ten months in used French oak.

The Winery — MMAD Vineyard

A partnership of four accomplished winemakers—Adam Wadewitz, Martin Shaw, Michael Hill-Smith MW, and David LeMire MW—acquired this established McLaren Vale site in 2021, drawn by the potential of century-old vines. Hand-picked Shiraz was fermented as whole berries and whole bunches in open oak and stainless steel, capturing spice and grip without heaviness. At 13.5% ABV with natural acidity, this wine drinks with balance and line.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Bring this to the table with grilled beef, slow-braised lamb, aged hard cheeses (Gouda, Pecorino), or barbecued spareribs—anything savoury and richly cooked unlocks its dark fruit and mineral depth. Perfect for Sunday lunch or an intimate dinner, it rewards patient cellaring. If you've been exploring Australia's heritage expressions of this variety, this belongs in your glass. Browse our full Syrah & Shiraz and Australia selections to discover what else we've uncovered.