Mount Mary Quintet 2020 (1500ml)

Mount Mary Quintet 2020 (1500ml)Halliday Wine Companion Red Wine of the Year 2023 Halliday Wine Companion Best Cabernet and Family Varietal of 2023 The Mount Mary Quintet is one of the iconic wines of Australia and one of the jewels of the Yarra Valley. It is a blend of the five Bordeaux varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot sourced from the Yarra's most revered vineyard. Mount Mary Quintet is one of 'Langton's Heritage Five' which celebrates

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gently sappy

Rose petal and red cherry aromas are extremely inviting

Their approach to vineyard management is one that seeks to operate within the local ecosystems instead of in competition with them

blueberry pie and licorice over nuances of baker's chocolate

The strikingly long finish emphatically echoes the mineral and floral notes and leaves a hint of buttered toast behind

the fruit was actually ripe

with aromas of smoked meats

Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them

this is oozing with spices

There is both serious density and complexity that will amply reward patience

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