95 Points
95 Points

Mount Mary 'Marli Russell RP2' 2022

SKU: MMSG202210 UCAU

$53.99

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"I’d say it’s likely the best release to date.” 95 points. Gary Walsh, The Wine Front May 2024

A wine of elegance - all the sophistication of Australia's best vineyard

We believe the two ‘Marli Russell by Mount Mary’ wines from 2018 are the strongest we have made to date under this label. - Sam Middleton

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Product Details

Red

2022

Grenache Blend

Mount Mary

Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Ready, but will Keep

Stelvin

13.0%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description

The 2022 RP2 is quite simply a delicious wine. One of the hallmarks of all 2022 red wines is impressive colour intensity, an this wine is no exception. It has a brilliant deep red, purple hue. The progression of these Rhone red varieties, grown in our vineyard for 15 years now has been extremely pleasing.
The winemaking process involves destemming the grapes, leaving 100% whole berries. Shiraz undergoes a mix of 30% whole bunches and 70% destemmed whole berries. The ageing process varies by grape variety: Grenache is aged in large format oak (1600L), Shiraz in 2-4 year old barriques, and Mourvèdre and Cinsault in older barriques. No fining is performed.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Red Fruits, Redcurrant, Smoky

Palate:

Earthy, Jammy, Red Fruits

Food Pairings:

Game

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

The 2022 RP2 is quite simply a delicious wine. One of the hallmarks of all 2022 red wines is impressive colour intensity, an this wine is no exception. It has a brilliant deep red, purple hue. The progression of these Rhone red varieties, grown in our vineyard for 15 years now has been extremely pleasing.

The winemaking process involves destemming the grapes, leaving 100% whole berries. Shiraz undergoes a mix of 30% whole bunches and 70% destemmed whole berries. The ageing process varies by grape variety: Grenache is aged in large format oak (1600L), Shiraz in 2-4 year old barriques, and Mourvèdre and Cinsault in older barriques. No fining is performed.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Red Fruits, Redcurrant, Smoky

Palate:

Earthy, Jammy, Red Fruits

Food Pairings:

Game

Pork

Red Meat

Mount Mary

A family owned and operated vineyard, Mount Mary is the product of passionate wine enthusiasts who decided to make it a lifestyle. Having spent years travelling to Bordeaux and Burgundy in France, John and Marli Middleton purchased Mount Mary in Victoria's Yarra Valley in 1971 and planted their first vines a year later.

With son David at the helm, Mount Mary also sees Sam Middleton, a third generation winemaker continuing the family legacy. Sam has worked vintages in Australia as well as in Burgundy and Bordeaux. The experience gained in the latter two are of particular importance as the winery's portfolio is cut from the same cloth; it produces four super premium wines inspired from these regions including Quintet and Triolet, red and white Bordeaux blends respectively, as well as a Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The philosophy of the brand is simple; to grow and vinify the grapes using sustainable practices to promoting long-term health of the vines, a health that is evident through the quality of wines produced.

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