2024 MMAD Vineyard Chenin Blanc

Textural, vibrant, and effortlessly elegant — a world-class Chenin Blanc

96 points Halliday Wine Companion | 96 points Wine Pilot

Iconic Blewitt Springs Chenin Blanc | Textural, Vibrant & Profoundly Refined

“A luminous, world-class Chenin Blanc from one of McLaren Vale’s most exciting vineyards — textural, tense, and beautifully pure.”

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Pale gold with shimmering green hues — vibrant and youthful.
Aroma: Intensely aromatic with layers of citrus blossom, white peach, pear, and lemongrass, underpinned by notes of honeycomb, lanolin, and crushed quartz.
Palate: Medium-bodied yet weightless, with crystalline acidity driving flavours of lemon curd, green apple, and subtle almond. The texture is gently waxy and mouth-coating, balanced by electric freshness.
Finish: Long, clean, and mineral — a wine of precision, elegance, and quiet power that lingers beautifully.

Critical Acclaim

• 96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
  “A stunning Chenin Blanc of purity and poise. Textural, complex, and beautifully balanced — a benchmark for the variety in Australia.”

• 96 Points – Wine Pilot
  “Perfectly pitched between energy and depth. Citrus and pear meet mineral precision and length. Outstanding.”

Vineyard & Winemaking

Crafted from old vines planted in 1964 in the sandy soils of Blewitt Springs, this Chenin Blanc captures both heritage and finesse.
The MMAD Vineyard (managed by the team behind Shaw + Smith, Tolpuddle, and Ashton Hills) produces fruit of remarkable concentration and balance.

Hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed, the juice is wild-fermented in a mix of seasoned oak and ceramic eggs, adding layers of texture while retaining freshness.
Extended lees contact enhances mouthfeel, delivering a wine that’s both energetic and luxuriously detailed.

Region

Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale (South Australia) — a subregion prized for its elevated vineyards, deep sands, and cooling sea breezes.
These conditions yield wines of finesse, minerality, and exceptional aromatic lift — hallmarks of the MMAD house style.

Food Pairings

• Seared scallops with lemon butter

• Roast chicken with thyme and garlic

• Pork tenderloin with apple and sage

• Soft goat’s cheese or triple-cream Brie

• Vietnamese-style grilled prawns

Why We Love It

The 2024 MMAD Vineyard Chenin Blanc represents the pinnacle of Australian Chenin craftsmanship.
It’s a wine of duality — textural yet taut, rich yet restrained — a rare combination achieved only through old vines and exceptional winemaking.

Awarded 96 points from both Halliday and Wine Pilot, this release solidifies MMAD’s reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting producers of white wine.

This is Chenin Blanc elevated to fine art — a wine of precision, grace, and incredible longevity.

Textural. Taut. Timeless.
The 2024 MMAD Vineyard Chenin Blanc is a masterclass in balance and beauty — a modern Australian icon in the making.