Description
Mount Mary is one of the great small wineries of Australia, established by Dr John Middleton in 1972.
Mount Mary is noted for both the character and high quality of its wines.
Since the first vintage in 1976, it has established itself as one of Australia’s most highly regarded producers, commanding a mythical status among wine collectors.
At Mount Mary they aim to make a Chardonnay with great length, reaching a balance between richness and elegance.
While some techniques are borrowed from the Burgundians, there are some departures from traditional practice in response to local factors, ensuring a unique wine.
The best Chardonnay wines, at least for me, combine flavour with lightness, and nothing too overt happening in the wine making process, and if this criteria is important to others too, then this release romps it home.
There’s a flicker of struck match, peach and citrus, with a subtle overlay of vanilla and spiced oak.
It’s glossy, but tight and chalky too, almond paste and crunch of limey acidity, with a touch of savoury complexity.
It’s almost juicy in its delivery of flavour, but never steps over the line.
The finish is very long, all nougat and ripe Chardonnay flavour, and leaves you wanting more.
What more could you want? – Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, 96 Points The Finer Details Style – White Wine Varietal – Chardonnay Country – Australia Region – Yarra Valley, Victoria Vintage – 2019 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 13%
