Mount Mary Pinot Noir 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Mount Mary
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Yarra Valley, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.3%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
James Halliday 97 points (reported); retail scores typically mid-90s (e. g. , 94)

Tasting Note
Perfumed red cherry, strawberry and raspberry with earth, dark rose, gentle spice and mushroom/umami notes. Silky, sinewy tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, roast pork, grilled salmon, pork belly. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon, teriyaki salmon, shiitake mushroom stir-fry, char siu, Korean BBQ (lighter cuts).

Production Method
Estate-grown fruit; 100% whole-berry ferment (10–14 days), 16 months in French oak barriques (≈25% new). Minimal fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Mount Mary Estate, founded 1971 by John and Marli Middleton; single-vineyard Yarra Valley producer noted for elegant, ageworthy wines.