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July continues to be an exciting time at Montalto with our Winter Weekend Celebration of Red Hill Truffles on 20th and 21st July – including the return of our iconic Truffle Hunt & Lunches! These sell out quickly so if you haven’t already, book now! The highly anticipated release of our Montalto wines is later this month, but in the meantime don’t forget to shop til you drop at our very first End of Financial Year Wine Sale which ends tomorrow, Tuesday 2nd July!
Cheers,
This is the first time in Montalto’s history that we’ve decided to share discounts up to 45% off RRP on some of our most popular wines, with free shipping on all purchases over $300!
We’re excited to celebrate the very best truffles from Red Hill Truffles across a whole weekend in July!
On Saturday 20th July, enjoy a truffle-inspired set menu in The Restaurant, and a la carte truffle dishes in The Piazza. On Sunday 21st July, we have 2 truffle hunts (10am and 12.30pm) followed by a truffle-inspired set menu in The Restaurant. These are ticketed events which will no doubt sell out quickly as they have done in previous years!
“A classically vibrant and moreish Pennon Hill Pinot Noir. Fruit for the 2023 release comes from our elevated Red Hill vineyards (35%) and our warmer Tuerong sites (65%) at the northern end of the Peninsula.
Lively aromas of cherry liqueur, milk chocolate, orange blossom and sage suggest a wine that’s both eminently drinkable yet complex. On the palate there’s bucket loads of red fruits in the form of ripe red cherry plus chinotto and classic Mornington Campari. Fresh acidity across the mid palate enhances the sense of life and vibrancy before an array of spice and structural tannin take over for a long savoury finish. A wine of energy, presence, freshness and weight. An outstanding example of Pennon Hill Pinot Noir.”
Chief Winemaker, Simon Black.
“The fruit for this Syrah came from two sites in Tuerong at the northern end of the Peninsula. A medium bodied and vibrant Syrah boasting all the typical characteristics expected from a cool climate style. The nose offers a complex array of fresh red fruits, think dark cherries, blood plums and raspberries. The fruit is supported by pepper, a little ink, olive, nutmeg, and black tea. Juicy fruit flavours of raspberry, plums and cherry combine on the palate supported by some white pepper, bay leaf, and subtle hint of liquorice. Supple tannins and bright acid make this a moreish and versatile food wine.”
Chief Winemaker, Simon Black.
“Consistency and excellence have been the secret to the Mornington Peninsula’s flourishing reputation for Chardonnay. It’s a status I’m sure will only be enhanced by the 2023 vintage. This Pennon Hill Chardonnay is made in a ready to drink style, while maintaining the quality and esteem for which Montalto wines are acclaimed. Although made in limited quantities and largely reserved for our wine club members, we’re pleased to offer this wine as an online exclusive while stocks last.
Aromas of peach, white nectarine, and grapefruit meld with subtle notes of cinnamon and roasted hazelnut. On the palate the zesty drive of citrus compliments the generosity of stone fruit, delivering a focused and vibrant wine.”
Chief Winemaker, Simon Black.
We’re thrilled to present our 2024 Winter Event Series – a calendar of curated events highlighting the very best seasonal food and wine, right throughout the cooler months.
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. From Saturday 1st June, The Restaurant is also open for Winter Twilight Dinner bookings from 5.30pm.
“Cold and frosty mornings see our delicate crops move into the warmth of our polytunnels while our winter crops of kales, broccoli and cabbages are sweetening with the cold.
Our orchard and berries are receiving a much-needed prune to ensure an abundant summer crop, and our chickens take a break from egg production and turn their attention to scratching around under our bare fruit trees for insects.
Growth in our gardens slow with the cooler soils and I am grateful for the quiet pause before spring awakens our dormant trees and vines and I start preparing our produce beds for the warmer months to come.”
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.
