MONTALTO PENNON HILL

Mornington Peninsula experiences warm days and cool nights, creating wines that are easy-drinking and approachable.

Our Montalto Pennon Hill wines are the perfect introduction to these cool climate varietals. Bright and entirely quaffable, Montalto Pennon Hill wines are a perfect expression of the Mornington Peninsula; its essence in a bottle. Perfect drinking for every occasion.

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Pennon Hill Sparkling Rosé NV

$35.00

"A lace-like thread of bright red fruit flavours, notably strawberry and red cherry combine with some apple and rhubarb notes and a whiff of talc. The palate is creamy and effortless along a gentle beam of froth and bright crunchy acidity." Simon Black, winemaker

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Montalto Pennon Hill Rosé 2019

$28.00

"This is a purpose-built rosé made from selected parcels of fruit and specific vinification techniques using 100% pinot noir. 74% of the fruit comes from our Tuerong vineyard, with the balance hailing from our Red Hill vineyard. 54% of the blend undergoes carbonic maceration for two weeks before being pressed. 46% of the blend is whole bunch pressed directly to stainless steel for cold settling followed by racking and fermentation with cultured yeast. 55% is fermented in old French oak utilising wild yeast, with the balance being fermented in stainless steel." Simon Black, winemaker

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Montalto Pennon Hill Chardonnay 2019

$30.00

Lemon and Lime sherbet, white peach, chalk and slate, apple blossom, together with some roasted almonds and hazelnuts. There’s some brioche and gentle oak aromas just to round out the package. A collage of citrus and stone fruit flavours are supported by quenching acidity, together with a mineral lick and generous texture from the lees work. This is a delicious Chardonnay with hallmark Pennon Hill qualities exhibiting great varietal definition and regional expression. Simon Black, winemaker

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Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir 2018

$34.00

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"Red currants, blueberry, sour cherry, cranberry and dried strawberry combine with florals, dried herbs, spice, and earthy forest-floor qualities. On the palate, generous juicy red fruits meld with bramble and earth. The inclusion of whole bunch is evident with intense aromatics and a long savoury drive notable. French oak plays a lovely supportive role adding to the structure and flavour profile by way of mocha notes. An approachable Pinot Noir with excellent varietal and regional expression typical of the 2018 vintage." Simon Black, winemaker

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Montalto Pennon Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2019

$25.00

"Pennon Hill Sauvignon Blanc offers classic aromas of passionfruit, cut grass, gooseberry and guava combine with nuances of talc, flint, slate and a little gun smoke. The barrel ferment component, together with lees work make for a generous and textured mouthfeel supported by fruit purity and bright natural acidity - a perfect summer wine to be enjoyed with a wide range of foods." Simon Black, winemaker

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Montalto Pennon Hill Tempranillo 2018

$34.00

"Crimson red in colour, the 2018 Tempranillo is packed with mulberry, raspberry, cherry and blood plum fruit qualities together with leaf litter and faint nuances of chocolate, tar and leather. There’s a rustic earthiness with some mineral and ferrous notes adding further complexity. On the palate, there’s plenty of juicy fruit to greet you and abundant silky tannins to carry the fruit. The initial blast of fruit sweetness slowly subsides to be replaced with a long and plush finish." Simon Black, winemaker

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Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Grigio 2018

$27.00

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"It's always hard to go past our best-selling white, the Pennon Hill Pinot Grigio. Crafted to reflect the grigio style made famous by the Italians, our Pennon Hill Pinot Grigio is sourced from a selection of the best fruit from our sites across the Mornington Peninsula. Made from early-picked fruit, it's fermented at cool temperatures to preserve the fresh, delicate flavours and aromas. Crack open a bottle and you'll devour a wine resplendent with hints of Granny Smith apple and nashi pear, with some mineral notes of slate and flint, and creamy lees aromas. With a crisp, clean finish, it's no surprise that Pennon Hill Pinot Grigio is one of our most popular wines." Simon Black, winemaker

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Montalto Pennon Hill Shiraz 2018

$34.00

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"A complex array of fragrances; plum, mulberry, raspberry, liquorice, black olives, pepper, nutmeg and cloves all mingle effortlessly together. There’s some gentle whole bunch fragrance adding to the complexity. Juicy fruit flavours merge with meaty and spicy notes and are well supported by gentle French oak, ripe silken tannins and lively fresh acidity to finish." Simon Black, winemaker

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Montalto Pennon Hill Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2018

$25.00

"The unmistakable sauvignon blanc aromas of passionfruit and lychee combine with mixed peel and marzipan, together with some faint grassy notes. Perfectly layered, there is an immense concentration of fruit, with spicy warmth and fresh, natural acidity." Simon Black, winemaker Our Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc comes in a 375ml bottle / half bottle.

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Montalto Pennon Hill Moscato 2019

$20.00

"Montalto Pennon Hill Moscato 2019 is a light and bright low alcohol wine made by the Montalto award-winning wine team. Our Pennon Hill Moscato offers aromas of rose petals and freshly crushed grapes; flavours of Turkish delight and strawberries and a refreshing spritz that playfully surprises the palate. Perfect summertime drinking!" Simon Black, winemaker Our Moscato comes in a 375ml bottle / half bottle.

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