2024 Mount Mary Quintet

It's darker-fruited than usual - blackcurrant, plum, cherry and licorice with a cedary spice - but brighter red fruit keeps it fresh. The real story is the tannin: ultra-fine, everywhere and never obvious, with a lovely line of acidity carrying it long. Decant it now for a roast leg of lamb, or better still, tuck a few away for the next couple of decades.

A darker, more powerful Quintet that hasn't lost an ounce of its trademark finesse. One of the great Australian reds, and a vintage to buy in depth.