{"product_id":"2005-mount-mary-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2005 Mount Mary Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mdc-top-app-bar--fixed-adjust\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"cmslanding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdc-layout-grid cmslanding--grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mdc-layout-grid__inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__cell mdc-layout-grid--align-left\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eThe 2005 Mount Mary Pinot Noir is a rare, mature example of traditional Yarra Valley Pinot Noir, produced by the highly regarded \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMount Mary Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Renowned for its restrained, site-driven approach, Mount Mary has long been a benchmark for fine-boned, age-worthy Australian Pinot Noir, and the 2005 vintage highlights the estate’s capacity for graceful long-term evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eFruit for this wine was sourced from Mount Mary’s estate vineyards in the Yarra Valley, a region celebrated for its cool climate and extended growing seasons. The 2005 season allowed for slow, even ripening, resulting in fruit with natural acidity, moderate alcohol, and finely detailed flavour profiles—ideal conditions for Pinot Noir built on elegance rather than power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eWinemaking followed a classical, hands-off philosophy. The grapes were hand-harvested and carefully fermented to preserve purity and vineyard character, with gentle extraction to maintain fine tannin structure. Maturation took place in French oak barrels, sensitively handled to complement the fruit rather than dominate it, before extended bottle ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eWith nearly two decades of maturity, the wine now presents a beautifully developed bouquet of sour cherry, dried strawberry, and red plum, layered with tertiary notes of forest floor, dried leaves, mushroom, spice, and subtle cedar. The palate is medium-bodied and finely textured, showing resolved tannins, savoury complexity, and a long, gentle finish that speaks to balance and provenance rather than sheer intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eDrinking at or near its peak, the 2005 Mount Mary Pinot Noir is best enjoyed now, lightly decanted, and pairs exceptionally well with game birds, mushroom-based dishes, or simply as a contemplative bottle for seasoned Pinot Noir lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eA rare and distinguished Yarra Valley Pinot Noir for collectors who value maturity, finesse, and classical Australian winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53332147732843,"sku":"SK41600839","price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2005_Mount_Mary_Pinot_Noir_750ml.png?v=1780389635","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2005-mount-mary-pinot-noir-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}