2018 Mount Mary Vineyard Quintet

The vineyard is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Franc (15%), Malbec (5%) and Petit Verdot (5%). The percentage of each grape variety that ends up in the final blend varies from season to season, depending on factors such as fertility and fruit yield. The most important influence they have on the quality of this wine is determining the right moment to harvest each variety. This affects not only the flavors, but also the quality of the tannins, the acidity and the alcohol content.

These grape varieties ferment on their skins for approximately 12-14 days, followed by 22 months of barrel maturation. Of the blend, 25% is matured in large oak barrels (1500L or larger) and 30% in new barriques (225L). The remaining wine is matured in 2-5 year old barriques. Minimal fining and filtration is done before bottling.

The Quintet is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and a touch of Petit Verdot. The nose opens with notes of red cherry, violets, spices and a hint of earthy undertones. On the palate, red fruits dominate, interwoven with spicy French oak. However, it is mainly the refined, fine-grained tannins that characterize this wine and provide an impressive structure and persistent length in the taste. Insane storage potential.

ABOUT MOUNT MARY

Mount Mary is a family owned vineyard located in the heart of the Yarra Valley. The region is situated in the south-eastern corner of Australia, east of Melbourne in the state of Victoria. Established in 1971 by John and Marli Middleton, Mount Mary was one of the first vineyards planted in the resurgence of the Yarra Valley as a premium wine producing region. Mount Mary now has 40 hectares of vineyards, growing 18 varieties.