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    98 Points

    Mount Mary Pinot Noir 2023
    Mount Mary Pinot Noir 2023
    Mount Mary Pinot Noir 2023
    Mount Mary Pinot Noir 2023
    Mount Mary Pinot Noir 2023
    Mount Mary Pinot Noir 2023

    Mount Mary Pinot Noir 2023

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      An elegant expression of Yarra Valley restraint and depth. The 2023 Mount Mary Pinot Noir represents the continuation of a half-century pursuit of balance, texture, and regional clarity. It reflects a benchmark season for the Yarra Valley, where mild conditions and steady ripening allowed the fruit to develop with exceptional precision. The wine opens with lifted aromatics, pure fruit concentration, and the quiet authority that defines Mount Mary’s style.

      Drawn from mature estate vines, including blocks first planted in 1971, the fruit was hand-picked, fully destemmed, and fermented with a high proportion of whole berries over 10 to 14 days. Maturation followed for more than 15 months in French oak barriques, around a quarter of which were new, contributing fine structure without overt weight. The result is a Pinot Noir of measured richness and remarkable clarity, offering a detailed interplay of red and dark fruits, spice, and earth.

      Every element speaks of site and season: the cool-climate purity of Yarra Valley fruit, the seamless integration of oak, and the gentle firmness of tannins that will unfurl gracefully over time. The 2023 vintage delivers both immediacy and longevity, a poised, layered expression of one of Australia’s most admired Pinot Noirs.

      An elegant expression of Yarra Valley restraint and depth. The 2023 Mount Mary Pinot Noir represents the continuation of a half-century pursuit of balance, texture, and regional clarity. It reflects a benchmark season for the Yarra Valley, where mild conditions and steady ripening allowed the fruit to develop with exceptional precision. The wine opens with lifted aromatics, pure fruit concentration, and the quiet authority that defines Mount Mary’s style.

      Drawn from mature estate vines, including blocks first planted in 1971, the fruit was hand-picked, fully destemmed, and fermented with a high proportion of whole berries over 10 to 14 days. Maturation followed for more than 15 months in French oak barriques, around a quarter of which were new, contributing fine structure without overt weight. The result is a Pinot Noir of measured richness and remarkable clarity, offering a detailed interplay of red and dark fruits, spice, and earth.

      Every element speaks of site and season: the cool-climate purity of Yarra Valley fruit, the seamless integration of oak, and the gentle firmness of tannins that will unfurl gracefully over time. The 2023 vintage delivers both immediacy and longevity, a poised, layered expression of one of Australia’s most admired Pinot Noirs.

      Maker

      Mount Mary

      Varietal

      Pinot Noir

      Country

      Australia

      Region

      Yarra Valley, Victoria

      Vintage

      2023

      ABV

      13.5%

      Bottle size

      750ml

      Trusted by the professionals

      Mount Mary Pinot Noir 2023

      Youthful with complex aromas of wild strawberry, boysenberry, potpourri, star anise and Sichuan pepper. Old vines and low yields have produced a supremely textured, layered and flawlessly balanced wine. The tannins are silky and very persistent. Worth both the money and time for those with patience.

      — Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion, 98 points

      Red berries, exotic spices and bramble. Oak adds a creamy element. The wine is full spectrum and savoury. Drink 2025–2038.

      — James Suckling, 96 points

      Strawberry, blood plum, five-spice, nutmeg, dried roses, a lick of cedar oak. Bright and gently sappy, with a fine-grained emery grip to tannin and excellent length.

      — Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, 95+ points

      Mount Mary

      Mount Mary Wines was founded by John and Marli Middleton in 1971, driven by a passion for producing fine, elegant wines that reflect the best qualities of French varietals. Having been inspired by their travels to Bordeaux and Burgundy in the 1960s, they sought to bring the same level of refinement and low-alcohol elegance to Australian wines. John Middleton, particularly motivated by a desire to craft a distinctive, refined Australian Cabernet, found the perfect site in the Yarra Valley for their dream project. Their vision led to the establishment of one of the most iconic wineries in the region, with Mount Mary continuing to be a family-owned estate that upholds a commitment to excellence. Today, the winery remains dedicated to producing handcrafted wines made from estate-grown fruit, ensuring full control over the quality and character of each bottle.

      Tasting notes

      NOSE
      Fragrant depth

      Ripe cherry, wild strawberry, and blood plum meet notes of potpourri, star anise, and wet earth.

      PALATE
      Textural precision

      Silky and layered with red and dark fruits, supple tannins, and subtle oak spice creating a fine, persistent line.

      FINISH
      Savoury length

      Long and composed, with forest floor, gentle spice, and a touch of dried rose carrying through.