Mount Mary is one of the great small wineries of Australia, established by Dr John Middleton in 1972. Production is tiny. Mount Mary is noted for both the character and high quality of its wines. Since the first vintage in 1976, it has established itself as one of Australia's most highly regarded producers, commanding a mythical status among wine collectors. The vineyard faces due north and captures optimum sunlight during the growing season. The purity of fruit, poise and structure of Quintet, a Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot and Petit Verdot blend, epitomises the estate. It resonates with individuality of place and Dr John’s fastidious respect for the landscape. Mount Mary has continued to take great steps forward while staying true to the vision of Dr John, whose son David oversees the business while grandson Sam Middleton has taken on the winemaking mantle with aplomb.

The 2024 RP2 is a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Shiraz

The 2024 RP2 opens with an exuberant and immediately appealing bouquet of fresh cherry, raspberry and plum, the bright primary fruit entwined with notes of liquorice, musk and an array of secondary spice. On the palate the wine is light to medium bodied, focused and refreshing in character, with flavours of pomegranate and wild strawberry giving way to darker, more brooding fruit nuances on the mid-palate. The tannins are soft and seamlessly integrated, providing an elegant structural framework that speaks well to the wine’s cellaring potential. A beautifully composed Southern Rhône-inspired blend that rewards both early enjoyment and patient cellaring over the next five to ten years.