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“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
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2010 Mount Mary Chardonnay
Mount Mary
"We aim to make a Chardonnay with great length, which reaches a balance between richness and elegance. While some techniques are borrowed from the Burgundians, there are some departures from traditional practice in response to local factors, which ensure a unique wine. The most notable of these is that our Chardonnay does not undergo malolactic fermentation, as our local climate leaves the fruit with ideal acidity when it is picked. Our Chardonnay is matured in 30% new French oak barriques with the remainder in older barrels and large casks (1500L). The entire production is barrel fermented. Grape solids are included to give the wine texture, and lees stirring is conducted to add complexity and body. The Chardonnay is matured in barrel for 11 months prior to bottling." – Winemaker Sam Middleton
September, 2012
The Wine Front
95 points
Glowing yellow green. Taut, spicy, powerful and long. Melon and nuts, woodspice and grapefruit. Dry pears too. Built to age and, uncompromisingly, not for early consumption. Gentle brineyness just adds to the show.
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