2015 Marli Russell by Mount Mary RP1

Mount Mary

Australia / Yarra Valley / Mount Mary

60% Marsanne, 40% Roussanne. The 2015 Marsanne/Roussanne shows slightly more varietal expression to that of the 2014. It opens with aromas of ripe pear and melon typically attributed by the Marsanne and fresh lime from the Roussanne. Similarly on the palate the Marsanne gives this wine great richness and a soft mid palate while the Rousanne offers the tight mineral backbone. Phenolic texture is very important to the style of this wine.

August, 2017

James Halliday

Halliday Wine Companion 2018

95 points

A 60/40% blend. Diamond-bright straw-green; initially Marli keeps her skirt tucked tight around her ankles, then just when you think you'd better come back later, the wine soars on the back-palate and aftertaste. These are typically reticent varieties - they're not aromatic, so there's everything to look forward to.

August, 2017

Campbell Mattinson

The Wine Front

93+ points

Richness and restraint combined. This is a white wine worthy of the decanter. It’s tight, spicy, plush through the middle with melon, custard apple and pear flavours, but then taut to close – though, allowed to breathe, delicious notes of anise appear here too. There’s a real sense of power here; it has all the bases covered; the quality is tip top.

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About Mount Mary

Mount Mary is one of the great small wineries of Australia, established by Dr John Middleton in 1972. Production is tiny. Mount Mary is noted for both the character and high quality of its wines. Since the first vintage in 1976, it has established itself as one of Australia's most highly regarded producers, commanding a mythical status among wine collectors. The vineyard faces due north and captures optimum sunlight during the growing season. The purity of fruit, poise and structure of Quintet, a Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot blend, epitomises the estate. It resonates with individuality of place and Dr John’s fastidious respect for the landscape. Mount Mary has continued to take great steps forward while staying true to the vision of Dr John, whose son David oversees the business while grandson Sam Middleton has taken on the winemaking mantle with aplomb.
“It’s axiomatic that generational change can be good or bad, obvious or discreet. The changes at Mount Mary have been unambiguously good, but fittingly discreet.” – James Halliday

About

Sam Middleton is a third generation wine maker from the Mount Mary family. He holds a degree in Agricultural Science from the University of Melbourne as well as a degree in Wine Science from Charles Sturt University. His background includes employment at several significant producers including Coldstream Hills and Dominique Portet. Sam has gained experience in France working a vintage in Burgundy in 2009 and travelling extensively through other wine regions on a number of occasions since. Bordeaux is of special interest to him as a result of its role in Mount Mary's history. Growing up in the Yarra Valley alongside his father and grandfather, grapes and wine have always been a part of life. He has always demonstrated a passion for primary production and has a deep respect for this region and its unique ability to produce world-class wines.