TN: 1990 Mount Mary Quintet

markg · Post by **markg** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 1:59 pm

At first it was quite tight but after decanting and breathing it blossomed into a wonderful elegant wine. The nose had wonderful savour aromas with a touch of gamey/meaty complexity. The palate was elegant with ultra fine, integrated tannins, intense, mouthfilling blackcurrant/coffee, superb length, wonderful depth and an oh so fine finish.

Another supurb wine pulled out from the cellars of Chris and Gary, thanks guys.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 2:32 pm

Great vintage it will be good to see how 00/01/02 compare in their prime 1 day.

Benny · Post by **Benny** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 6:19 pm

This is the wine that was placed 1st ahead of Ch.Latour 1990 in the Winestate Vintage of the Century Challenge. Vol.21 Issue 2

Stuart · Post by **Stuart** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 9:02 pm

Great note, good to see some fans of cooler climate styles on this site.
If only I had one!

JamieBahrain · Post by **JamieBahrain** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 12:33 am

Always wanted to try this wine. It was prohibitively expensive 10 years ago on the secondary market. Must be frighteningly so now!

Lolly · Post by **Lolly** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 7:19 am

JamieBahrain wrote:Always wanted to try this wine. It was prohibitively expensive 10 years ago on the secondary market. Must be frighteningly so now!

Jamie, I reckon secondary prices on Mount Mary have fallen anything from 25-40% over the last several months. I just picked up a few bottles of '86 MM from auction. The previous owner of these absolute gems was expecting something in the $120-150 range. The indicative pricing suggested by the auctioneers was $80-115. I paid $82+.

And to think I bought a case of 1990 Mount Mary (all gone now

) direct from the winery for the outrageously high (well, it was then!) price of $26. Within a few years, I saw this selling on the secondary market for over $250 a bottle!

Baby Chickpea · Post by **Baby Chickpea** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:25 am

As David noted, the prices have fallen drastically over past 12 months. Mount Mary's that I sold for over $130 a year ago are struggling to hit $90 now. I remember sellng some 86 in 2004 for over $170 a bottle! Since I've got quite a bit left, must make note to self to ramp up my next TN! :wink:

Christo · Post by **Christo** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:42 am

just out of curiosity what are the mailing list prices for the Mount Mary wines these days?

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Baby Chickpea · Post by **Baby Chickpea** » Wed Jun 08, 2005 10:51 am

Quintet and Pinot $82.50
Triolet & Chard $43