Mount Mary Marli Russell Rp2 Red Blend 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mount Mary
Label Name:
 
Marli Russell Rp2 Red Blend
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Yarra Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Shiraz, Cinsault
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday: 93 points; The Wine Front (Mike Bennie): 93 points; James Suckling (aggregated listings): ~92 points

Tasting Note
Perfumed and spiced red with liquored cherries, ripe raspberry, violets, liquorice and savoury herb notes. Medium-bodied, fresh acidity, fine grainy tannins and a long, expressive finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled pork, beef brisket, charcuterie, mushroom risotto, tomato‑based pasta. Asian: char siu, Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), hoisin‑glazed pork, savoury ramen with braised pork.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, bunch‑sorted, open‑fermented (10–14 days on skins). Aged ~16 months in large‑format French oak (Grenache in large vats), small percentage new oak.

Vineyard Info
Mount Mary is a family‑owned single‑vineyard estate (founded 1971 by John & Marli Middleton). Marli Russell is the estate's Rhône Project (vines planted 2008–09), named for Marli Middleton.