A moderate vintage that is delivering a wine with good shape and style to it. There is a lot of cassis and red plums, as well as some really attractive cedary and violety notes. The merlot shines here. It also shows graphite, dark stony notes and fine, fluid tannins. A succulent and fine tannin finish. Sweet mulberries and plums, too. A great wine. JH
Dried out right now but may come around. The astringent tannins are juicy in some ways, focusing a mid-weighted palate of red fruit scents. Gives me faith. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Drink now or hold. JS 90
$1288
Mount Mary Quintet 2019
JH
98
JS
100
This is a great Quintet, one of the best in fact. Here’s a wine that combines such elegance, power and polish to a level seen in the best wines of Bordeaux in the best vintages. Aromas of blueberries, cassis and mulberries are framed in cedar and fresh, leafy cabernet tones, as well as violets and forest wood. Some subtle oak spice here, too. The palate is so seamlessly layered with ultra-fine tannins that carry pristine blueberry, redcurrant and blackcurrant flavors. Concentrated, with pitch-perfect balance. Acidity imbues the finish with freshness and vitality. So elegant and unwavering. A Yarra Valley First Growth! JS
$1280
$798
Mount Mary Quintet 2020
RP
98
Very subtle and refined on the nose with currants and orange peel as well as hints of currant bush. Medium- to full-bodied with creamy tannins that fell the mouth. Silky texture. Succulent and beautiful to drink. JS
$1280
Mount Mary Quintet 2017
JH
95
JS
97
This hits the upper register of vintage quality for this wine, showing a very fresh, youthful and attractive array of redder fruit with gentle, cedary-oak overtones and a light, earthy edge. The palate is so silky and elegant; the fine, ribbon-like tannins hold long and true. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot, malbec and petit verdot. JS