The 2023 vintage is shaping up to be truly exceptional for Yarra Valley Chardonnay, with a number of standout wines across the region. Aromatically, this wine opens with a vibrant lift of fresh lime, melon, and pear, supported by subtle oak-derived notes of brioche and toasted almond adding complexity. On the palate, a broad and expressive flavour spectrum unfolds.  Lemon, lime, and grapefruit provide a bright and zesty core, transitioning seamlessly into riper tones of white peach, melon, and pear. Some well-integrated, fine grained oak is present,  contributing gentle layers of toasty, nutty complexity and crème brûlée richness without  overwhelming the fruit. The wine finishes with length, intensity, and poise. Fine acidity and  textured phenolics create a structural backbone that supports both immediate food pairing  appeal and longterm cellaring potential. 

- Sam Middleton, Mount Mary Winemaker