Dried out right now but may come around. The astringent tannins are juicy in some ways, focusing a mid-weighted palate of red fruit scents. Gives me faith. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Drink now or hold. JS 90
A moderate vintage that is delivering a wine with good shape and style to it. There is a lot of cassis and red plums, as well as some really attractive cedary and violety notes. The merlot shines here. It also shows graphite, dark stony notes and fine, fluid tannins. A succulent and fine tannin finish. Sweet mulberries and plums, too. A great wine. JH
$ 1,580
Mount Mary Quintet 2020 (2023 Red Wine of the Year, Halliday Wine Companion Awards)
RP
98
JH
98
JS
94
Very subtle and refined on the nose with currants and orange peel as well as hints of currant bush. Medium- to full-bodied with creamy tannins that fell the mouth. Silky texture. Succulent and beautiful to drink. JS
$ 1,000
Mount Mary Quintet 2021
RP
98
JH
98
JS
98
Among the ten vintage flight that I was privy to, this is arguably the finest of them all, sitting pretty alongside its rival, the stunning 2015. Medium-bodied, taut and understated, as the Quintet always is. Graphite, pencil lead, blood plum and a fleck of red and black currant. The wine's signature, a kit of gorgeous, sinuous tannins that reflect the later picking windows of more recent years. This could easily be nudged up a point. JS