2018 Mount Mary Vineyard Chardonnay

The Mount Mary Chardonnay is a wine of impressive length, achieving a balance between richness and elegance. Although they borrow some techniques from Burgundy, they make conscious choices in certain areas that deviate from traditional practices, taking into account local factors to ensure a unique wine. The most notable difference is that the Chardonnay does not undergo malolactic fermentation, as the local climate ensures that the grapes have ideal acidity at harvest.

The Chardonnay is matured in 30% new French oak barriques, with the remainder in older barrels and large casks (1500L). The entire production is fermented in barrels. They apply a relatively firm pressing to give the wine texture and stir the lees (dead yeast cells) to add complexity and body. The Chardonnay is matured in barrel for 11 months before bottling.

The Chardonnay has aromas of lemon, almond, white flowers, vanilla and subtle notes of oak. The wine is full of flavor with notes of grapefruit and has a spicy, long and intense aftertaste.

ABOUT MOUNT MARY

Mount Mary is a family owned vineyard located in the heart of the Yarra Valley. The region is situated in the south-eastern corner of Australia, east of Melbourne in the state of Victoria. Established in 1971 by John and Marli Middleton, Mount Mary was one of the first vineyards planted in the resurgence of the Yarra Valley as a premium wine producing region. Mount Mary now has 40 hectares of vineyards, growing 18 varieties.