Yarra Valley • Est. 1971

Mount Mary Quintet

"The Yarra Valley's First Growth"

Dr. John Middleton's Bordeaux-inspired blend set the standard for Yarra Valley reds.

Grape

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot

Region

Yarra Valley

Avg. Price

$195

The Story

A Doctor's Prescription

Dr. John Middleton was a Melbourne physician who believed the Yarra Valley could produce wines to rival Bordeaux. In 1971, he planted all five Bordeaux varieties on a north-facing slope at Lilydale. The medical establishment thought him mad. The wine world would later call him a visionary.

Through The Years

Timeline

1971

Dr. John Middleton plants Mount Mary vineyard

1976

First Quintet vintage

1990

Mount Mary gains cult status

2006

John Middleton passes; family continues legacy

2010

Sam Middleton becomes winemaker

2021

50th anniversary of vineyard

Sensory Experience

Tasting Profile

Aroma

CassisCedarDried herbsVioletGraphiteBlack olive

Palate

Medium-bodiedFine tanninsPerfectly balancedRed and black currantsElegant oak

Finish

Long and refined, with incredible persistence and finesse

For Collectors

Investment Profile

Collectibility Rating

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Investment

Excellent. Strong auction results and loyal collector base.

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Cellaring

Drink 8-30 years. Rewards patience beautifully.

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Rarity

Approximately 1,000 cases. Mailing list priority.

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