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Mount Mary Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2004 (6 bottle limit) An exemplary Mount Mary pinot and a classic example of this variety. Slightly stewed, floral and briary aromas of quince, cherries and raspberries are lifted by scents of rose petals, five spice and nutmeg. Silky, smooth and seamless, its unctuous, sappy palate of juicy sweet cherries and plums is tightly wrapped in the finest of tannins, finishing with savoury spices. Its balance, intensity and texture are simply delightful, and will only develop with time in the bottle. (Yarra Valley, 96 points, drink 2012-2016) Jeremy Oliver Mount Mary is a vanguard producer of Australian Pinot Noir. The low yielding vineyard, planted in 1972 by Doctor John Middleton, is almost 12.5 hectares and is planted on grey soils (sandy clay loams overlying degenerating Silurian shales). Only 10% of the Mount Mary vineyard is devoted to Pinot Noir. The grapes are de-stalked prior to fermentation and the wines see very little new French oak (rarely above 10%). The young wines show strong, varietal, strawberry/cherry aromas and a supple evenly proportioned palate. This wine, controversial among some critics, is hugely favoured by collectors. This essentially fruit driven wine will build up complexity and interest over time, its track record at auction illustrating that point. Andrew Caillard MW