2016 Mount Mary Triolet

Mount Mary

Australia / Yarra Valley / Mount Mary

67% Sauvignon Blanc, 23% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle. The 2016 Triolet is an extremely expressive example of this blend on release. The aromas show more stone fruit and a slightly riper flavour spectrum than perhaps other years, where citrus characters seem to dominate. There is pear, lychee, lime and a touch of apricot. The palate has generous flavour and richness with stone fruits again dominating ahead of citrus flavours. Matched to this fruit presence are characters of grilled nuts, toast and nougat, adding complexity. It’s the mouthfeel and length of flavour of this blend that sets it apart from many other examples. We continue to drink these wines dating back to ’87, such is the ageability of these varieties when blended together. – Sam Middleton

October, 2018

James Halliday

Halliday Wine Companion 2019

97 points

65% sauvignon blanc, 25% semillon, 10% muscadelle. Gleaming straw-green; the combination of finesse and intensity is of the highest scale, as is the purity of the fruit expression. This is the vineyard speaking, shaping a blend of sauvignon blanc and semillon (leaving the muscadelle to one side) into a wine like no other. This is all about doing less, the hardest task for a winemaker.

February, 2019

Campbell Mattinson

The Wine Front

95 points

The Mount Mary vineyard is planted to 75% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Semillon and 5% Muscadelle, though the blend components in the wines vary from vintage to vintage. This 2016 release is 67% Sauvignon Blanc, 23% Semillon, 10% Muscadelle. This is about as accessible as Triolet gets. It’s a beautiful wine, fruit-filled but flinty, inherently stylish, upfront with its flavours but persistent plus. It has you at hello but then walks you out to your car afterwards.

February, 2019

Mike Bennie

The Wine Front

95 points

Piercing wine yet shows a little pleasing weight and pronounced chewy grip around the core of athletic acidity. Licks of nougat amongst the lemon pith, young pear and white flesh stone fruit. It sits firm and full in the palate with exceptional length and presence. While refreshing, this feels serious and expressive in a more detailed way. It’s a stellar release.

October, 2018

Nick Stock

jamessuckling.com

94 points

This is very composed and compressed. The austerity is the hallmark of this style. It has mouthwatering acidity, which makes it very drinkable. It has texture, as well as apples, pears and a sweetly herbal edge such as basil. A chalky palate that is restrained, elegant and powerful. A blend of sauvignon blanc, semillon and muscadelle. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Standard Bottle In Stock

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.