description Mount Mary Quintet Overview
The Mount Mary Quintet is a collectible Australian Cabernet Sauvignon from the Yarra Valley. This wine blends five vineyard sites, resulting in complex flavors of blackberry, plum, cedar, and vanilla. Its balanced tannins and aging potential make it suitable for serious collectors and those appreciating Bordeaux-style wines.
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Where is the Mount Mary winery located?
Mount Mary is located in the Yarra Valley wine region of Victoria, Australia, not far from Melbourne. The winery was established in 1971 by Dr. John Middleton and has become one of Australia's most respected and long-established boutique producers.
What grape varieties are blended into Mount Mary Quintet?
The Quintet is a Bordeaux-style blend containing all five major Bordeaux varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. Cabernet Sauvignon is always the dominant grape, with the exact proportions of the other varieties varying by vintage.
How long has Mount Mary been producing the Quintet?
Mount Mary has produced the Quintet since the winery's founding in the early 1970s, making it one of the longest-established Bordeaux-style blends in Australia. It is widely regarded as a benchmark for Australian Cabernet blends and has influenced generations of local winemakers.
What is the aging potential of Mount Mary Quintet?
Mount Mary Quintet is known for exceptional aging potential, with well-cellared bottles often showing their best after 15–20 years or more. The wine's fine-grained tannin structure and balanced acidity contribute to its reputation as one of Australia's most age-worthy reds.
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