Founded by globally awarded winemaker Matt Wenk
First Exported wine nominated for the George Mackay Trophy (Aust Best Exported Wine)
Listed as One of Australia's Top Wineries
5 Red Stars - Australian Wine Companion 8 Consecutive Years
Private Label Producer of the Year (Melbourne International Wine Competition)
100% Independent, end to end production
Over 21 years Smidge Wines Portfolio has developed multiple tiers, each offering wine consumers a different experience.
Attractively priced introduction to the Smidge Family of wines
All single varietal and regional wines showcasing the winemaking of Matt Wenk
Project Series, each year different wines, regions or techniques are chosen
Flagship Barossa Shiraz Blend, & Cabernet from Smidge Estate Block.
A single barrel of Shiraz from the best example of each
subregion – Not made every year.
Single vineyard, ultra premium barrel selected wines
Source, blend & export, high volume wines to businesses looking for access to affordable, quality Australian Wines.
Focus on long term partnerships
Support Clients in Market - visits, dinners, tastings, support brand and sales
Building new winery on estate vineyard
Focus on quality and control (100% on-site)
Smidge Founder and Winemaker
Awarded Honors in Oenology, completed > 30 Vintages across France, California, Hunter Valley, Barossa & now McLaren Vale
11 Years as Chief Winemaker @ Two Hands. became only winemaker to have wines in the Wine Spectator Top 100 for 10 consecutive years.
Recipient of prestigious Len Evans Tutorial Scholarship
Creator of Matt Decanted Podcast Series
Trained as international wine judge
"Matt Wenk has a winner with this label" Harvey Steiman Wine Spectator
"Smidge Wines is the work of Matt Wenk, ...a huge talent to watch" Campbell Mattinson
Each year Smidge Wines supports community groups and charities that align with our core values. Some of these include:
Company Name: Smidge Wines Pty Ltd
Winery Address: 150 Tatachilla Road McLaren Vale
Key Contact: Trish Callaghan - Director / General Manager
Key Contact 2: Matt Wenk - Founder / Winemaker
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