{"product_id":"2024-mount-mary-pinot-noir","title":"2024 Mount Mary Pinot Noir","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMax 1 bottle per customer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew names carry as much weight in the Yarra Valley as Mount Mary. Dr John Middleton planted the vineyard at Lilydale in 1971, well before the region's revival took hold, and the estate has built its reputation on fine, understated wines that age beautifully. Today his grandson Sam Middleton runs the show, and the house style hasn't budged: elegance first, always.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Pinot Noir was destemmed and fermented with as many whole berries kept intact as possible, then spent 15 months in French barriques, 25% of them new. It wasn't the easiest season, but you'd never guess it from the glass. If anything, it's a reminder of how well this vineyard handles a tricky year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect red cherry, raspberry, rose petal and a little warm spice, with savoury, earthy notes filling things out as it opens up. Medium-bodied and silky, with superfine tannins and bright acidity carrying it to a really long finish. Lovely now, but it'll gain plenty of complexity over the next six to ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it with roast duck, a mushroom risotto or a simple roast chook. A classic, polished Yarra Pinot from one of Australia's most storied estates, and 97 points from Halliday to back it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The tannins are superfine and, as delicious as this is now, it will only become even more complex over the next six to 10 years.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A refined release from a more challenging vintage, yet extremely polished...Delicate and finely constructed, with nuance and aging potential, although it's enticing now.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"it sits so high in the mouth, power without weight...There's a firm architectural feel through a very long finish, with a good vein of tannin driving to brilliant length.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Tom Kline (Inside Burgundy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Mount Mary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67849769680939,"sku":"2024 Mount Mary Pinot Noir","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024MountMaryPinotNoir.png?v=1792991428","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-mount-mary-pinot-noir","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}