Mount Mary Quintet Cabernet Blend 2024

Dark-fruited, showing red and black currants, cherries, tobacco leaves, licorice root, cedar and graphite with an earthy, stony complexity. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with integrated, silky yet firm tannins and bright acidity, finishing long and spicy. A finely constructed blend of 50% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot, 15% cabernet franc, 5% malbec and 5% petit verdot, showing lovely harmony with years ahead in the cellar. Drink or hold. 99 points Ryan Montgomery, jamessuckling.com 47/28/15/6/4% cabernet sauvignon/merlot/cabernet franc/ petit verdot/malbec. A medium, very bright purple. With aromas of pure blackcurrant, crushed violets, pencil-box shavings and graphite, this soars effortlessly from the glass. Medium to full bodied, this has an intensity on the palate that's in perfect harmony with the wine's firm yet svelte, long-chained tannins. Another superb Quintet destined to cellar well for over the next 10–20 years. Drink 2026-2040. 98 points Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion