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At the heart of it all...
From the very beginning, we held one belief above all: exceptional wine is born from exceptional people. To craft wines of true distinction, we began by seeking out growers whose dedication mirrored our own — those who shared our philosophy, our precision, and our respect for the land.
This marked the beginning of an ongoing journey — one defined by collaboration, curiosity, and a deep respect for craftsmanship. Over time, we’ve cultivated enduring relationships with some of the most skilled viticulturists in Canberra’s wine regions. Each has played a vital role in shaping the evolving character of Mada wines.
The Mada flavour
Mada wines are crafted with intention and appeal to those who appreciate character and clarity. Our style is modern yet grounded — refined, expressive, and always true to its origins. You’ll often find our bottles featured on the lists of thoughtful wine bars or stocked in boutique retailers that value quality and individuality.
Our commitment to creativity runs deep. Each year, we collaborate with local artists to produce a limited-release Sui Generis series — wines that embrace experimentation and celebrate freedom of expression. They’re bold, original, and unmistakably Mada.
The Visionary Behind the Wines
Hamish Young — founder and chief winemaker — is the guiding force behind Mada. A devoted advocate for the Canberra, Hilltops, and Tumbarumba regions, Hamish is unwavering in his pursuit of elevating these landscapes within Australia’s fine wine narrative.
His winemaking journey has taken him across the globe, shaping a personal style defined by depth, precision, and quiet confidence. Each Mada wine reflects years of hands-on experience, Hamish’s experimental spirit, and his enduring commitment to authenticity and excellence.
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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 each parcel of 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 expressive 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
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Cellar Shiraz Pack - 21,22,23
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Cellar Chardonnay Pack - 21,22,23
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The Nice Pack (Free Shipping)
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Sui Generis IX
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The Very Nice Pack (Free Shipping)
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2024 Prosecco
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2023 Oak Hill Riesling
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2025 Blanc
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2024 Pinot Gris
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2023 MV Chardonnay
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2024 Nebbiolo Rosé
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2023 Syrah
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2023 Bit of Heaven Sangiovese
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2023 Poachers Shiraz
Cellar Shiraz Pack - 21,22,23
Included in the Cellar Shiraz Pack:
- 2 x 2021 Poachers Shiraz
- 2 x 2022 Poachers Shiraz
- 2 x 2023 Poachers Shiraz
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Cellar Chardonnay Pack - 21,22,23
Included in the Cellar Chardonnay Pack:
- 2 x 2021 MV Chardonnay
- 2 x 2022 MV Chardonnay
- 2 x 2023 MV Chardonnay
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The Nice Pack (Free Shipping)
I’ve put together a couple of carefully curated 6-packs for the occasion. This one is The Nice Pack. It’s my personal selection of wines that will be enjoying the rounds in my own home this season. I’ve included some fun bubbles with complexity, some crisp, refreshing whites, my go-to party wine (hello, rosé), and a smooth Syrah to cap off a late summer evening.
Perfect for drinking immediately, but also work perfectly in your cellar. The rest is up to you.
– Hamish
Included in The Nice Pack:
- 2024 Prosecco
- 2024 Pinot Gris
- 2024 Blanc
- 2024 Rose
- 2023 Syrah x 2
See also: The Very Nice Pack if you want to lux it up.
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Sui Generis IX
Our Sui Generis range is born from a desire to keep exploring. With no Sui Generis wine ever being the same, we’re given an empty canvas to look at new varieties, vineyard sites, and wine styles. With each wine we build new friendships through collaborations with local creatives.
2023 Hilltops Montepulciano
Grown on the highly regarded Grove Estate vineyard, these youthful vines produce a joyful expression Montepulciano. A mixture of whole bunch and de-stemmed fruit for wild fermentation. Gentle plunging across four weeks before resting in ceramic and older oak for 10 months.
Artwork by PAW, Paul Licayan
As an artist, my work is driven by the desire to capture the essence of contrast and harmony in everyday life. The piece I’ve created for this collaboration with a smooth red wine reflects this passion, using vibrant petals and abstract worms set against bold black lines and curves to explore the balance between softness and strength. The colourful petals represent the rich, complex flavours found in the wine, while the black lines and curves embody the structure and smooth finish that tie these elements together.
This collaboration was inspired by the idea that, much like art, wine is an experience—a journey of discovery that engages the senses and stirs the soul. The smoothness of the wine parallels the fluidity of the curves in my artwork, while the bright colours express the lively notes that emerge with each sip. Through this piece, I aim to create a visual representation of the wine’s character, inviting viewers and drinkers alike to savour the interplay of flavours, forms, and emotions that define this unique partnership.
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The Very Nice Pack (Free Shipping)
The Very Nice Pack is the cream of the crop from our 2023 vintage. A curation of great wines lovingly produced from Single Vineyards. A go-to candidate for your next dinner party, or to keep in the cellar for years to come. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
– Hamish
Included in The Very Nice Pack:
- 1 x 2023 Oak Hill Riesling
- 2 x 2023 Mountain View Chardonnay
- 2 x 2023 Bit of Heaven Sangiovese
- 1 x 2023 Poachers Shiraz
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2024 Prosecco
Green apple pulp, honeydew sorbet and lemograss.
Vineyard: Freeman Vineyards. Prunevale, Hilltops, NSW.
Planted: 2016
Soil type: Granite, Clay Loam, Shale.
Picking date: March 15
Processing: Moderate pressings included for added tannin extract.
Fermentation: 100% in steel. Secondary ferment via Charmat method.
Alc: 11.5%
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2023 Oak Hill Riesling
Pure white flowers, crushed alpine rocks and lemon pith.
Vineyard: Oak Hill, Gundaroo, NSW (Formerly known as Lambert Vineyard)
Planted: 1994
Soil type: Shale and Quartz fragments amongst Clay Loams.
Clone: D2V2
Picking date: March 17
Processing: Whole-bunch pressed to steel and ceramic for fermentation. Six months on lees prior to bottling.
Alc: 11.5%
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2025 Blanc
Musk sticks, lychee and fairy floss. Zesty, yet spicy texture.
Vineyard: Freeman Vineyards. Prunevale, Young, NSW.
Soil type: Granite, Clay Loam, Shale.
Picking date: February 20
Winemaking Notes: Field Blend. De-stemmed and cold soak for 15 hours. Moderate pressings included for added texture and tannin extract. Fermentation in stainless steel at cool temperatures.
Fermentation: 100% Steel.
Blend: Pinot Gris 35%, Gewürztraminer 34%, Riesling 31%
Alc: 12.5%
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2024 Pinot Gris
Fresh pear and guava, spiced green apple with savoury mandarin peel texture.
Vineyards: Young, NSW & Gundaroo, Canberra District.
Soil types: Granite, Clay Loam, Shale.
Processing: Moderate pressings included for added texture and tannin extract. 15% retained for carbonic maceration fermentation.
Fermentation: Steel (45%), old French oak (40%), and carbonic maceration (15%).
Alc: 12.0%
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2023 MV Chardonnay
Lively pear and toasted cashews. Showing restraint, yet concentrated with a soft finish of white peach and praline.
Vineyard: Mountain View Vineyard. Tumbarumba, NSW.
Planted: 1994
Soil type: Red Podzolic Granite
Clone: I10V5
Picking date: March 27
Processing: Whole-bunch pressed to one and two year old French oak (60%) and Concrete (40%). High solid ferments with natural yeast strains. Partial malolactic fermentation.
Alc: 13.0%
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2024 Nebbiolo Rosé
Watermelon slushy, smashed nectarine and orange rind.
Vineyard: Mullany Family. Wombat, Young, NSW.
Planted: 1996
Soil type: Ancient red sands, shale, granite.
Processing: Moderate pressings included for added tannin extract and subsequent texture to balance the fine crunchy acidity.
Fermentation: Steel (50%), old French oak (40%), and whole berry fermentation (10%).
Alc: 12.5%
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2023 Syrah
A medium bodied Syrah with lovely opulent fruit. Mixed berry roulade with soft seductive tannins.
Vineyard: Freeman, Prunevale (Hilltops) and Yass River, Murrumbateman.
Soil type: Granite, wind swept red sand.
Picking date: March 14 & April 4
Fermentation: Mostly whole berries with moderate fermentation work to push opulent fruit forward, balanced by a small component of carbonic maceration.
Maturation: Ceramic and neutral French oak
Alc: 13.0%
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2023 Bit of Heaven Sangiovese
Red currant, kirsch and fruit cake spice with subtle soft tannins.
Vineyard: Bit of Heaven, Wombat, NSW
Planted: 2015
Soil type: Clay loams amongst decomposing granite.
Picking dates: April 19
Processing: De-stemmed for fermentation with light fermentation work over 3 weeks.
Maturation: 10 months in French oak barriques. 15% New.
Alc: 13.0%
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2023 Poachers Shiraz
Seductive and balanced. Pretty red cherry and dark plums into cedar wood, alpine herbs and toasted waffles.
Vineyard: Poachers, Murrumbateman, NSW
Planted: 1998
Soil type: Mostly clay loam over Granite.
Clone: PT23
Picking dates: March 27
Picking method: Hand harvested with minimal vineyard sorting.
Processing: 40% whole bunches included during fermentation. Moderate fermentation work through pigéage and remontagé.
Maturation: 14 months in French oak barriques. 25% New.
Alc: 13.5%
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Contact
Hamish Young
0406 790 975
hamish@madawines.com.au
PO BOX 73, Campbell, ACT 2612
CELLAR DOOR
Currently we have no tasting facilities. We hope to change this one day and look forward to hosting you in the future.
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 – Nectar Wine Distribution
Cam Marshall
0412 938 585
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