Mount Mary

Mount Mary is one of Australia’s iconic, family owned single vineyard estates. It is located in the heart of the Yarra Valley, Victoria. Established in 1971, three generations of the Middleton family have dedicated themselves to producing limited quantities of premium wines of elegance, longevity and distinction.

Mount Mary remains truly family owned and operated. David Middleton, son of the late founders John and Marli Middleton, his wife Victoria and their three children Claire, Sam and Hugh are all involved with Mount Mary. The family are carrying forward the vision, knowledge and achievements of John Middleton. They recognise the importance of preserving the practices that underpin their reputation as producers of fine wines.

All of Mount Mary’s wines are made from estate grown fruit. The wines are produced and bottled on site at Mount Mary. It is critical that best environmental practices are observed in the vineyards. The wines are crafted with the gentlest of techniques to obtain their full potential and age ability.  The fact that they are entirely self contained in all parts of the process is an extremely important and unique approach. This philosophy is central to who they are and has been since day one.

The four Mount Mary vineyard estate wines are comprised of two blends traditionally grown and made in Bordeaux (Quintet and Triolet) and two varieties traditionally grown and made in Burgundy (Pinot Noir and Chardonnay). These wines reflect the region, vineyard and the season in which they were grown. Mount Mary believes that each of their estate wines have exceptional ageing and cellaring potential. The Mount Mary Quintet is no exception.

Accolades & Awards

98 points – Halliday Wine Companion; “This is a special Quintet (and I don’t say this lightly) from the first. Aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants, dark cherry skins and crushed violets. An elegant, concentrated, pure and structured wine that will become even more special with time.” – Philip Rich

98 points – James Suckling; “This is a great Quintet, one of the best in fact. Here’s a wine that combines such elegance, power and polish to a level seen in the best wines of Bordeaux in the best vintages…. So elegant and unwavering. A Yarra Valley First Growth!” – Nick Stock