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“August brings with it the release of our much-anticipated Single Vineyard wines: chardonnay from our ‘Tuerong’ and ‘The Eleven’ Vineyards, and pinot noir from our ‘Merricks’, ‘Tuerong’ and ‘North One’ vineyards. If you’re an Alto Wine Club member make sure to RSVP to our member exclusive and event on Saturday night!
Later in the month we’re excited to collaborate with our friends at Ten Minutes by Tractor with two special events - one at our place, and one at theirs – more info below.
Celebrate Father’s Day at Montalto with bookings now available for lunch in The Restaurant or something more casual in The Piazza with gifting ideas available online or from the Cellar Door. And keep an eye out for our End of Winter wine event!”
Cheers,
Join us for an exclusive experience focused on the very best of both Montalto and Ten Minutes by Tractor. Go beyond The Cellar Door on a walking tour of our vineyards, hosted by Montalto’s Chief Winemaker Simon Black, to uncover the stories behind each of Montalto’s award-winning wines, with tastings of each wine along the way.
After the tour, return to the warmth of The Restaurant where Simon Black (Chief Winemaker, Montalto) and Imogen Dillon (Winemaker, Ten Minutes by Tractor) will host a 4-course menu showcasing the very best seasonal produce from our estate gardens, alongside local ingredients source from across our region.
Father’s Day is on Sunday 1st September so you’ve still got plenty of time to organise something delicious for the dad in your life! From Father’s Day wine packs (featuring our award-winning wines), through to our seasonal set course menu in The Restaurant, limited-edition gin, something more casual in The Piazza, Father’s Day picnics, wine tastings, pantry packs and more!
“Cool climate white pepper blends with Allspice, blackberries, olive and Queen Garnet plum. On the palate, this medium bodied Syrah has a core of juicy, dark fruit including boysenberry, plum and blueberry balanced with subtle coffee grinds and dark chocolate, pepper and finally a delicate umami character on the finish.”
Simon Black, Chief Winemaker.
“A single vineyard wine made from our home vineyard in Red Hill South. Comprised of 59% North Face block (clone P58) and 41% South Face block (clone I10V1). Our Estate Chardonnay is built on a core of citrus fruit together stone fruits of nectarine and white peach. After some challenging weather events in late spring, impacting yields, the weather Gods provided perfect conditions leading into harvest. Slate and flint, lemon curd, crème brulee, lime splice, roasted hazelnuts, white florals, a lick of sulphides all chime in to play their part. The influence of spicy French oak compliments the generous fruit profile which is tied together with bright and energetic naturally acidity and a textural, creamy finish.”
Simon Black, Chief Winemaker.
“Recently awarded a Gold Medal at the 2024 Royal Queensland Wine Show, expect vibrant and fresh yet concentrated red cherry combined with chinotto and Campari for a complex yet moreish Pinot Noir.”
Simon Black, Chief Winemaker.
Distilled in collaboration with Bass & Flinders, our Apple & Blackberry Crumble gin showcases heirloom apple varieties, along with wild blackberries, all grown on our estate at Montalto in Red Hill.
Due to the limited-edition nature of this gin, our Apple & Blackberry Crumble gin will only be available for purchase onsite in The Cellar Door. $85 (500ml) (Please note: our Apple & Blackberry Crumble gin is not available online.)
Enjoy a hosted gin tasting in The Cellar Door featuring Montalto Gin Batch Three alongside our limited-edition Apple & Blackberry Crumble gin ($15 per person). This is an extraordinary way to experience the flavours of our estate expertly distilled into fragrant gins by our friends at Bass & Flinders. Walk ins welcome, online bookings available
Available Monday – Friday until 20th September, enjoy lunch for 2 people in The Piazza for $99!
Includes 2 pizzas of your choice, a generous serving of our seasonal estate-grown leaves and a bottle of Pennon Hill wine of your choice.
The Piazza is open Monday – Friday from 11.30am – 4.30pm (kitchen closes at 3.30pm), mid-week bookings are now available and can be made online. On weekends, The Piazza is open 11am – 5pm (kitchen closes at 4pm).
We’re hosting Twilight Dinners every Saturday evening from 5.30pm throughout winter.
Enjoy the crisp winter air from the warmth of The Restaurant, as you watch the sunset over the vines – beautifully bare, but with the promise of incredible spring growth and abundance to come.
Throughout winter, The Restaurant is open from Friday – Sunday for lunch. The Restaurant is also open for Winter Twilight Dinner bookings from 5.30pm every Saturday.
“August is the time for preparing for the warmer months and starting off our summer crops. Seeds are now sown for our tomatoes, eggplants and chillies while I harvest beautiful big heads of cabbages that have sweetened with the winter frosts. Tender crops of salad mix and peas are being harvested from our polytunnels and our citrus is being picked by the crate-load for our kitchens. Spring feels just around the corner now!”
Julie Bennett, Produce Manager
Cosy up under beautiful woollen blankets from our friends at The Grampians Co whilst your private fireplace crackles nearby. A warming seasonal set menu, along with a bottle of Montalto wine of your choice, awaits!
Throughout winter, picnics are available at 3 stunning private picnic sites (The Gums, The Copse & Half Moon) from Thursday – Sunday from 11am sharp.
