7 M o r n in gto n Winery wines y o u must try in 2022
One of Melbourne’s greatest assets, the Mornington Peninsula is surrounded by Port Phillip to the west, Western Port to the east and the Bass Strait to the south, and is connected to the mainland in the north. The place has many things to offer like a diverse range of natural beauty, destination cuisine, innovative winemakers and craft brewers. Surrounded by beaches and filled with vineyards, you will surely enjoy being there. Here are some of the wines you must try in the region.
Montalto P e n n o n Hill C h a r d o n n a y 2 0 2 0 M o r n i n g t o n Peninsula
A gold award winner, this wine has lemon and Lime sherbet, nashi pear, ripe nectarine, chalk and slate notes combined with some roasted hazelnuts aromas. There are some stuck match, brioche and gentle oak aromas just to round out the package. wit This is a delicious h Montalto qualities exhibiting great Chardonnay definition and regional expression.
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Montalto Tuerong Block Pinot N o i r 2018 Morni ngton Peninsula
With 96 points, this Montalto Sin gle Vineyard Tuerong Block Pinot Noir is a highly aromatic, red-coloured wine displaying immense complexity. The bouquet reveals blackberry and kirsch aromas with graphite, cherry and earthy undertones. It was matured in French oak barriques and puncheons (32% new) for 11 months. Showing restraint and elegance on the palate, the wine moves to a satisfying and savoury finish. This wine will reward over cellaring and it pairs best with confit duck.
Montalto Estate Pinot N o i r 2019 Mornington Peninsula Medium garnet with purple hues. Red fruits including cherry and red currants combine with some darker fruit just beneath the surface. The sweetness is harnessed by some serious structural ripe tannin which carries the length of the palate and is supported by bright natural acidity and a long and savoury finish.
Handpicked Collection C h a r d o n n a y 2017 Mornington Peninsula This gold awarded wine features a light straw hue with green tints. A whiff of the wine reveals vibrant aromas of nectarine, melon and fig, enhanced by sea salt complexity. This mouth-watering Chardonnay tastes wonderful with pan-fried salmon and soft Brie cheese.
Elgee P a r k Chardonnay 2018 Mornington Peninsula This wine with 95 points is golden straw in colour. The intensely perfumed nectarine bouquet and a hint of honey of this drink will excite you.
The palate is balanced with stone fruit with nuts, fresh citrus & creamed honey. Matured in French oak for 11 months, adding texture and complexity.
Baillieu Shiraz 2018 Mornington Peninsula A vibrant Maroon coloured wine with a crimson hue, it emanates aromas of spice plums & blackcurrant when poured in a glass. The palate has blackberries, cinnamon & vanilla combined to define this elegant cool- climate Shiraz. The maturation period in French oak for 18 months gives it complexity and structure.
R e d Claw Chardonnay 2019 Mornington Peninsula The bright and juicy grapes are handharvested, bunch pressed and subjected to fermentation in French oak barriques. Foods like cooked shellfish, grilled fish and creamy vegetable soups pair well with this exquisite white wine.
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