Mount Mary Quintet 2024 375ml

Mount Mary Quintet is one of the Yarra Valley's benchmark Bordeaux style reds. Dr John Middleton planted the Lilydale vineyard in 1971 with a focus on the classic French varieties, and today his grandson Sam Middleton makes the wines from estate fruit alone, aiming for elegance and longevity rather than sheer weight.

The blend draws on five varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Each parcel is fermented separately and kept on skins for around a fortnight, then matured for close to two years in a combination of large format vessels and new and seasoned barrels before the final assemblage is made.

In 2024 Quintet offers fragrant blackcurrant and violet aromatics with earthy, graphite and cedar detail. Fine tannins and bright acidity give the palate shape and length, making it a wine to enjoy with a decant now or to tuck away for years to come.

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