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Mount Mary Chardonnay 1996
Classically restrained and delicate with fragrant melon/peach aromas lifted by light creamy and vanilla lees and oak-derived complexity. Fine, long and minerally, it reveals typical citrusy lemon zest and quince fruit with fresh melon influence before finishing long and savoury with high-toned acids.
Vintage
1996
Peak years to drink
2004 - 2008
Jeremy's score
93 / 100
Seal type
Mount Mary Chardonnay
Yarra Valley
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2022
Alc %: 13.5
$ Rel: 160
Classically restrained and delicate with fragrant melon/peach aromas lifted by light creamy and vanilla lees and oak-derived complexity. Fine, long and minerally, it reveals typical citrusy lemon zest and quince fruit with fresh melon influence before finishing long and savoury with high-toned acids.
Last Date Tasted: 08/05/2025
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2022
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94 | 18.5 | 2030-3034  |
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2018
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97 | 19.2 | 2026-2030+  |
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2017
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97 | 19.3 | 2025-2029+ |
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2016
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96 | 18.9 | 2024-2028 |
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2015
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97 | 19.2 | 2023-2027+ |
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2014
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95 | 18.7 | 2019-2022+  |
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2013
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94 | 18.3 | 2021-2025 |
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2012
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96 | 19.0 | 2020-2024+ |
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2011
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96 | 18.9 | 2019-2023 |
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2010
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95 | 18.8 | 2018-2022 |
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2009
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94 | 18.5 | 2014-2017 |
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2008
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95 | 18.6 | 2013-2016+ |
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2006
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96 | 18.9 | 2011-2014 |
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2005
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95 | 18.6 | 2010-2013+ |
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2004
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97 | 19.2 | 2009-2012 |
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2003
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96 | 19.0 | 2008-2011+ |
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2002
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95 | 18.8 | 2007-2010+ |
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2001
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96 | 18.9 | 2006-2009+ |
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2000
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95 | 18.7 | 2008-2012 |
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1999
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94 | 18.3 | 2004-2007 |
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1998
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92 | 17.8 | 2003-2006+ |
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1997
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90 | 17.0 | 2002-2005 |
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1996
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93 | 18.1 | 2004-2008 |
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1995
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92 | 17.8 | 2003-2007 |
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1994
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90 | 17.2 | 1997-2002 |
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1993
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90 | 17.2 | 1998-2001 |
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1992
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94 | 18.3 | 2000-2004 |
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1991
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95 | 18.7 | 1999-2003 |
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1990
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93 | 18.0 | 1998-2002 |
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1989
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87 | 16.0 | 1994-1997 |
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1988
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90 | 17.0 | 1993-1996 |
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Winery
Mount Mary
Mount Mary is one of the Yarra Valley's iconic estates. Developed by Dr John Middleton in the late 1960s, it has always followed its own path, drawing inspiration from France and the US. Shunning higher levels of alcohol and overt oak influence are central to the Mount Mary concept of balance and quality, ideals that have been retained by grandson Sam Middleton and his team. The 2013 red releases are stellar indeed, with the Quintet revealing a little more power and structure than the wines of yesteryear, but with classical balance and style, still weighing in at under 13%.
Chief Executive(s):
David Middleton
Winemaker:
Sam Middleton
Viticulturist:
Sam Middleton & David Middleton
Production Dozen:
4500
Tonnes Processed:
65
White Wines
Address:
22-24 Coldstream West Road , Coldstream , Victoria 3770 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
Not open to public
Principal Wine Region:
Yarra Valley
Telephone:
(03) 9739 1761
Facsimile:
(03) 9739 0137
Website:
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