Mount Mary - Pinot Noir 2023

Set in the heart of the Yarra Valley, Mount Mary is a family owned estate crafting finessed wines across 40 acres of vines. The Pinot Noir vines were sourced from Western Victoria in 1971. This material was acquired before individual clonal selections were considered, and as such, their older Pinot blocks are a mix of many clones. A visiting French ampelographer (vine expert) once told John Middleton (Founder) that there were in the order of 30+ clones in their original Pinot block. Subsequent plantings of Pinot on this site have been selections from the original block, and the clonal selection has been somewhat refined. There are also some newer blocks of Pinot noir planted (as of 2008) to American rootstocks and are of specific clonal material, namely MV6, 777, 667, 115 and Pommard. In the winery the emphasis is on simplicity

The nose is both expressive and layered, showing ripe notes of cherry, stewed strawberry, quince, and an undertone of earthy complexity that will become more prominent as the wine ages. On the palate, it’s concentrated and beautifully textured, unfolding with the full spectrum of Mount Mary Pinot flavours ranging from wild strawberry and stewed quince to just-ripe plum. A defining hallmark of our Pinot noir is its tannin structure, a feature that we believe sets it apart from many Australian examples. The 2023 carries a supple yet assertive spine of chewy, ripe tannins, lending shape, longevity, and helping this wine to match with food. Drink now or cellar confidently for a further 15–20 years.