2013 Mount Mary Vineyard Chardonnay

Mount Mary is one of Australia’s most respected family-owned estates, a pioneer of the "Lillydale" sub-region known for producing wines of incredible longevity, restraint, and classical elegance. The 2013 vintage in the Yarra Valley was an excellent one, providing a warm and even growing season that resulted in wines with great concentration balanced by the region's hallmark acidity. Unlike the bolder, more "buttery" Chardonnays of the past, Mount Mary has always championed a style defined by finesse and purity.

The Highlights

• Vintage: 2013

• Region/Appellation: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

• Producer: Mount Mary Vineyard

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay

• Style: Medium-bodied, elegant, and sophisticated aged White Wine.

• Tasting Profile: Shows a beautiful evolution with aromas of lemon curd, white peach, and subtle oatmeal, moving into tertiary notes of honey, toasted brioche, and flinty minerality. The palate is long and seamless with a fine-boned acid structure.

• Perfect for (Food Pairing):

  • Premium Seafood: Grilled marron, pan-seared scallops with a ginger-lime dressing, or Atlantic salmon.

  • Poultry: Roast chicken with tarragon and garlic or a light veal schnitzel.

  • Vegetarian: Wild mushroom risotto or a leek and Gruyère tart.

  • Cheese: Aged Comté, a firm goat's cheese, or a high-quality triple-cream Brie.