2023 was an exceptional vintage for Pinot noir in the Valley and perhaps the best since 2017  (with a nod also to 2021). While we’ve never been fixated on colour as a marker of quality, it’s  worth noting: this Pinot Noir displays the deepest, most vivid hue we’ve seen in many years.  The nose is both expressive and layered, showing ripe notes of cherry, stewed strawberry,  quince, and an undertone of earthy complexity that will become more prominent as the wine ages. On the palate, it’s concentrated and beautifully textured, unfolding with the full spectrum of Mount Mary Pinot flavours ranging from wild strawberry and stewed quince to just-ripe plum. A defining hallmark of our Pinot noir is its tannin structure, a feature that we believe sets it apart from many Australian examples. The 2023 carries a supple yet assertive spine of chewy,  ripe tannins, lending shape, longevity, and helping this wine to match with food. Drink now or cellar confidently for a further 15–20 years. 

- Sam Middleton, Mount Mary Winemaker