$117.00
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Region: Yarra Valley
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscadelle
First Glance: Ripe and Weighty, Zesty, Dried Herbs, Ginger
Acclaim: 95pts
The Wine:
The Triolet blend, first produced at Mount Mary in 1987, was inspired by the white wines of Graves, Bordeaux. This wine is considered quite unique by Australian standards and has developed a reputation for ageing remarkably well. The vineyard is planted to 65% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Semillon and 10% Muscadelle. Each variety is picked at optimum ripeness, and is fermented separately. The Sauvignon Blanc brings the mid palate flavour and richness, the Semillon, freshness and focus from razor sharp acidity, while the Muscadelle gives the floral and aromatic top notes. In the winery they use mostly older barrels for this wine, with the entire production being barrel fermented.
The Review:
Gary Walsh, The Wine Front - 95pts
"This is a riper expression of Triolet, and has quite some weight and gloss, though it has a core of bright zesty acidity through it to balance. Some brine, grapefruit and lemon zest, pear and guava, a little honey and ginger perfume, along with dried herbs and mint/fennel. It’s creamy and viscous, has some chalkiness and grip to texture, a quinine bite, and grapefruity acidity on a finish of excellent length."
