Image: Marty Edwards, vigneron and winemaker at Silver Lining Wines.

Today marks the start of an important new chapter for an Adelaide Hills wine producer and the accomplishment of a major personal goal.

It also has the opportunity to impact on the lives of many others through a commitment to donate proceeds to Parkinson’s Research.

Marty Edwards, a second generation vigneron in the Adelaide Hills wine region, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2012 when his daughter was just three months old. In addition to being a new dad, Edwards was an elite Clearance Diver in the Navy. The news of a disorder that affected movement was unthinkable.

“By focussing on what I know best and what I need to retain my health, creating a brand from pristine fruit sourced from elite parcels in the Adelaide Hills and donating proceeds to Parkinson’s Research is not only achieving a personal goal, it’s helping others who are on this journey,” Edwards said.

The new-to-market brand consists of three varietals all from the 2020 vintage; a Sauvignon Blanc, a Chardonnay and a Shiraz.

The whites will be released on the 1st July and the Shiraz in 2021, allowing it the time in barrel in needs to bring out the best in the fruit.

“The diversity of the Adelaide Hills and the key varieties that are defined by altitude, latitude and ancient soils are what I have grown up with and learnt to understand inside and out,” Edwards said.

“These wines reflect the unique set of environmental influences experienced each season – a sense of place. As a grower, Chardonnay is a favourite, I love its dexterity, ability to reflect its site like no other, and it’s just delicious to drink!”

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