VALUE in EXPENSIVE wines - In Conversation with Mount Mary

VALUE in EXPENSIVE wines - In Conversation with Mount Mary

Author: SESSION in PROGRESS July 11, 2024 Duration: 26:00

Mount Mary is listed amongst the elite of Australian wine such as Penfolds 'Grange' and Henschke 'Hill of Grace' so why does it cost $165 and the others start at $900? We asked Chief Winemaker Sam Middleton

"I wonder what would have happened if we followed their price structure"

After visiting his local wine shop Angus O'Loughlin asked Sam what his thought were when he sees Mount Mary wines marked up 100% BEFORE corkage

"We treat our mailing list like family, what people do out of that is their decision and their choice"

This episode we are lucky to have a vertical of 'Quintet' the "flagship" of the Mount Mary wines with stories being shared about each vintage and the personal and professional reason why Sam brought them into the studio:

2012 Mount Mary 'Quintet'

2014 Mount Mary 'Quintet'

2017 Mount Mary 'Quintet'

2021 Mount Mary 'Quintet'

Get on the mailing list: https://www.mountmary.com.au/enquiry-to-purchase/

Cheers 🍷

 

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About Got Somme:

A podcast for wine lovers who know nothing about what's in the glass. The series will aim to educate listeners on types, tannins and taste to producers, appellations and age. We speak to the best winemakers in the world finding out how they make the wine that has captured the attention of Master Sommelier Carlos Santos. Carlos will aim to teach radio announcer and novice wine enthusiast Angus O'Loughlin how to discern a good wine from a bad and empower listeners with a skill set good enough to choose the table wine next time you have friends over.

Chapters:

00:44 - The History of the Quintet

01:31 - 2012 Mount Mary 'Quintet'

03:21 - Mount Mary site and conditions

04:27 - Jealousy of other winery sites

09:28 - 2014 Mount Mary 'Quintet'

11:50 - 2017 Mount Mary 'Quintet'

15:10 - Marking Up wines from their RRP

20:22 - 2021 Mount Mary Quintet

22:32 - Carlos' fav from the line up

This podcast proudly presented by Grays.com: https://www.grays.com/search/wine-and-more?tab=items

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Ever felt a bit lost staring at a wine list or wondering what you're actually tasting in your glass? Got Somme is here to help, without any of the pretence. This isn't a stuffy lecture; it's a conversation between Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and his mate, radio announcer Angus O'Loughlin, who's keen to learn but starting from scratch. Each episode, Carlos guides Angus-and by extension, all of us-through the fundamentals, breaking down everything from grape varieties and regional styles to understanding why a wine tastes the way it does. The real magic happens when they're joined by some of the world's most respected winemakers, who share the stories and craft behind their bottles. You'll hear Carlos explain how to pick a good wine from a bad one, demystifying terms like tannin and terroir along the way. It's an accessible, often funny journey into wine, perfect for anyone who enjoys a glass but wants to understand the world behind it. Produced by SESSION in PROGRESS, this podcast turns curiosity into genuine knowledge, one bottle at a time.
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