Story
In the beginning...
…we knew one thing for sure: good people grow good fruit. To create a truly remarkable wine, we had to start by finding the growers who shared our obsession and philosophy.
Thus began a journey of discovery and collaboration that continues to this day. Over the years, we’ve forged relationships with brilliant viticulturists across Canberra’s wine country. Each of them has contributed to the evolution of Mada wines.
The Mada flavour
We produce a certain style of wine, and that style appeals to a certain kind of person. You might spot our name on the wine list of an offbeat inner-city bar, or perhaps on the shelves of an independent bottle shop run by hardcore aficionados.
We’re big on collaboration, too. Each year we team up with local artists to produce a one-off series of Sui Generis wines. These experimental batches combine innovative winemaking with artistic freedom, and the result is never short of spectacular.
The brains behind the bottle
Our head honcho and chief winemaker is Hamish Young. A true believer in the potential of Canberra, Hilltops and Tumbarumba wines, Hamish works tirelessly to ensure our region is at the forefront of Australia’s wine landscape.
Hamish has travelled extensively across the winemaking regions of the world. Through years of experience and experimentation, he’s carved out his own unmistakable style: generous, diligent, complex, and driven by a relentless passion.
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Process
It starts in the soil
We source our fruit from vineyards across the alpine regions of southern New South Wales. Every location is unique. The climate, geography, and mineral composition of the soil determine the character of the fruit — and ultimately the wine.
That’s why the best viticulturists — the ones we’re proud to call partners — have a deep respect for the land on which they practise their craft. They understand the principles of sustainable cultivation. Put love into the soil, and you’ll get love out. By working closely with our growers, every batch of wine becomes a pure expression of the land from which it originates.
It ends in the glass
With the fruit harvested, we get down to the business of making wine. We divide the grapes into several batches, each of which adds a layer of complexity to the finished product. Through a careful, measured approach, we then mix these batches together. We keep tweaking the blend until we arrive at something that deserves to wear the Mada label. The result is an eclectic range of wines, each with its own idiosyncrasies and personality.
Each batch is simply one iteration in an endless quest. To hit the right note. To capture the right essence. And no matter how good it tastes, we’ll get up in the morning and keep trying to make it better.
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Wine shop
2020 Blanc
The little aromatic one, with crushed herbs and spice. Zibibbo, Vermentino, Pinot Gris.
Following the fires, the 2020 harvest was sourced from further afield with the help of good friends. Thank you Ash Ratcliff and Michael Archer for your assistance in un-earthing this beautiful fruit.
Vineyard: Barmera, Riverland.
Soil type: Rich, red sandy loam.
Picking date: February 22
Picking method: Hand harvest.
Processing: Each component fermented separately. Whole berries incorporated on Zibibbo and Vermentino.
Fermentation: Natural, in steel.
Pressing: Free run and light pressings.
Filtration: Yes
Alc: 11.5%
Production: 200 dozen
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2019 Pinot Gris
Juicy pear, and spice with mandarin peel texture.
Vineyard: Freeman Vineyards, Hilltops, NSW
Richard Parker, Murrumbateman, NSW.
Planted: 2007
Soil type: Granite, wind swept red sand.
Picking date: February 28 and March 7.
Picking method: Hand harvested and sorted in vineyard
Processing: Whole bunch pressed. 12% bunches retained for carbonic maceration (30 days).
Fermentation: Fermentation in steel (63%), Natural fermentation in old French oak (25%), Carbonic Maceration (12%)
Pressing: Free run only.
Filtration: Yes
Alc: 12.5%
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2019 Chardonnay
Quince paste over lemon curd with savoury, nutty texture.
Grower: The Johansen Family
Planted: 1994
Soil type: Red Podzolic Granite
Picking date: March 5
Picking method: Hand harvested with minimal vineyard sorting required
Processing: Whole-bunch pressed to new French oak (40%) and Concrete (60%).
Fermentation: High solids. Natural yeast. Minimal post-ferment batonage. Partial malolactic fermentation.
Filtration: Yes
Alc: 13.0%
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2020 Tempranillo Rosé
Smashed strawberries, fairy floss and orange peel.
Following the fires, the 2020 harvest was sourced from further afield with the help of good friends. Barney Flanders (Garagiste wines), thanks for your assistance in un-earthing this beautiful Tempranillo.
Vineyard: Teurong, Mornington Peninsula
Planted: 1996
Soil type: Brown clay loams
Picking date: March 18.
Picking method: Hand harvested. Minimal vineyard sorting required.
Processing: Whole bunch pressed.
Fermentation: Natural Fermentation in steel (50%), and old French oak (50%).
Pressing: Moderate pressings included with added tannin support.
Filtration: Yes
Alc: 12.5%
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2019 Rouge
Pretty and juicy. Succulence of dark cherries with baking spice and dried roses.
Growers: Richard Parker, Murrumbateman, NSW
Nathan Brown, Murrumbateman, NSW
Planted: 1997-2002
Soil type: Mostly clay loam over Granite. Some shale.
Picking dates: March 10 & 18.
Picking method: Hand harvested with minimal vineyard sorting.
Processing: Syrah co-fermented with approximately 4% Gewürztraminer. Sangiovese 70% Whole Bunches retained for fermentation.
Fermentation: Moderate fermentation work through pigéage and remontagé, with extended post ferment maceration on the Sangiovese.
Maturation: 12 months in neutral French oak of varying capacity.
Alc: 13.0%
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2019 Shiraz
Red fruits, violets and spice, wild game charcuterie over camp fire ash.
Growers: Neil McGregor, Murrumbateman, NSW
Will Bruce, Murrumbateman, NSW
Planted: 1995-1998
Soil type: Mostly clay loam over Granite. Some shale.
Picking dates: March 8-17.
Picking method: Hand harvested with minimal vineyard sorting.
Processing: Approximately 40-50% Whole Bunches retained for fermentation.
Fermentation: Each vineyard fermented separately, incorporating 40-50% whole bunches. Moderate fermentation work through pigéage and remontagé.
Maturation: 10 months in French oak of varying capacity. 25% New.
Filtration: Coarse
Alc: 13.5%
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Premium Mixed Six Pack
Our premium mixed six pack. Three bottles of our 2019 Tumbarumba Chardonnay and three bottles of our 2019 Murrumbateman Shiraz.
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Quick Pick Mixed MADA Selection
A mixed six pack from our cellar. Hand selected current releases and previous vintage wines that are worth revisiting!
Currently we’re offering the following selection:
- Mada 2019 Shiraz
- Mada 2019 Rouge
- Mada 2016 Riesling
- Mada 2020 Rosé
- Mada 2018 Pinot Gris
- Mada 2020 Blanc
**Volume discounts or any discount coupons do not apply to this mixed pack.
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2019 Prosecco (Sold Out)
Green apples, lemon sherbet. Crunchy and vivacious.
Vineyard: Freeman Vineyards, Hilltops, NSW.
Planted: 2016
Soil type: Granite, clay and red sands.
Picking date: March 19.
Picking method: Machine.
Processing: 12 hours soak before pressing to steel with light pressings.
Fermentation: Fermentation in steel, 3 months extended time on lees. Secondary fermentation via charmat method.
Pressing: Free run and light pressings for enhanced texture.
Filtration: Yes
Alc: 11.9%
Production: 350 dozen
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2018 Sauvignon Blanc (Sold Out)
Dried herbs, savory and jam packed with succulent texture.
Vineyard: William Bruce, Murrumbateman, NSW.
Planted: 1996
Soil type: Clay loam over Granite.
Picking date: March 8
Picking method: Hand harvested and sorted in vineyard
Processing: Whole bunch pressed. 15% bunches retained and destemmed for fermentation in concrete.
Fermentation: Natural Fermentation in concrete (50%), and French Oak (50%)
Pressing: Free run only.
Filtration: Yes
Alc: 12.5%
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2019 Riesling (Sold Out)
Riesling with skins – Bright, energetic. Some flesh and exotic spice.
Vineyard: Lambert Family, Murrumbateman, NSW.
Planted: 1997
Soil type: Granite, shale, quartz.
Picking date: March 16
Picking method: Hand harvested and sorted in vineyard
Processing: Whole Bunch Pressed. 15% destemmed for ceramic
Fermentation: Fermentation in steel, and ceramic. One ceramic of whole berries on skins for 4 weeks. One ceramic of high solids, matured on lees for two months.
Pressing: Free run only.
Filtration: Yes
Alc: 11.0%
Production: 300 dozen
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2019 Syrah Nouveau (Sold Out)
Summer loving red. Mixed berry roulade with soft seductive tannins.
Grower: Richard Cottam, Murrumbateman, NSW
Planted: 1998
Soil type: Granite, wind swept red sand.
Picking date: March 13.
Picking method: Hand harvested and sorted in vineyard
Processing: 1/3rd Whole Bunch for Carbonic Maceration. 2/3rd destemmed.
Fermentation: 1/3rd Carbonic Maceration. 2/3rd whole berry fermentation with Grenache and Mouvedre incorporated.
Maturation: Ceramic and steel for 5 months.
Pressing: Light
Filtration: No
Alc: 13.0%
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Contact
Hamish Young
0406 790 975
hamish@madawines.com.au
PO BOX 73, Campbell, ACT 2612
Distribution
ACT / SA / WA / NT / TAS
Hamish Young
0406 790 975
hamish@madawines.com.au
NSW / QLD – Whole Bunch Wines
Tristan Habeck
0424 008 326
tristan@wholebunchwines.com.au
VIC – Marshall ABV
Cam Marshall
0412 938 585
cam@marshallabv.com.au
