Mount Mary Yarra Valley Triolet 2019
The Mount Mary Vineyard Yarra Valley Triolet is a white wine blend that was first produced at Mount Mary in 1987, taking inspiration from the white wines of Graves in Bordeaux. The vineyard is planted to Sauvignon Blanc (75%), Semillon (20%) and Muscadelle (5%). Each variety is picked at optimum ripeness, and is fermented separately. The characteristics of optimum ripeness are different for each variety. The team at Mount Mary pick the Sauvignon blanc after the strong herbaceous flavours have disappeared, the Semillon when the acid is not too harsh, and the Muscadelle when the flavour intensity peaks. In the winery they use mostly older barrels for this wine, with the entire production being barrel fermented. Relatively hard pressing is employed to give the wine texture and lees stirring is carried out to add complexity and body. The Triolet is typically barrel aged for 11 months by which time the overt fruity flavours have diminished, and complex aromas are beginning to develop.
