Mount Mary Triolet 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Mount Mary
Label Name:
 
Triolet
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Yarra Valley, Victoria
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc (68%), Semillon (24%), Muscadelle (8%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96, Wine Front 96, James Halliday/Wine Companion 95 (approx. ), widely praised for balance and ageing potential

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and lime zest, lemon curd, green apple and pear with floral Muscadelle notes, lemongrass and a hint of vanilla/oak. Sleek, linear palate with vibrant acidity and a long, saline-quinine finish.

Food Pairing
Fresh oysters, grilled fish or seabass, roast chicken, goat cheese; Asian: sashimi/sushi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai herb salads, steamed fish with ginger and soy.

Production Method
Each variety picked and fermented separately; whole production barrel-fermented (mostly older barrels), relatively hard pressing, lees stirring and approx. 11 months barrel maturation.

Vineyard Info
Mount Mary is a family-owned, single-vineyard estate in the Yarra Valley founded by John and Marli Middleton in 1971; third-generation Sam Middleton is head winemaker.