Marli Russell by Mount Mary RP2 2017 (750ml)

This wine is matured in larger format oak barrels to preserve freshness, fruit vibrancy and energy. In 2015 the Mourvedre was added followed by the Cinsault in 2016 which has added an interesting dimension to an improved, more complex blend. It is a slightly more fruit forward, earlier drinking style than other Mount Mary red wines, with the depth and palate weight sitting somewhere between the Quintet and Pinot noir.

It was always the intent for this blend to be Grenache dominant (at least 50%) and now having worked with these varieties in the vineyard for 10 years we are convinced more than ever that this is such an important aspect. We truly love the way Grenache grows on our site and it is this variety we hope dictates the wine’s style. A wine of elegance, with beautiful mid palate fruit sweetness combined with savoury attributes and fine grain tannin.