Montalto Single Vineyard 'North One' Pinot Noir 2023

A classic example Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir. Quintessential red fruits including wild strawberry, cranberry, pomegranate, raspberry, and cherry all tied together with some crushed fresh herbs, liquorice, rose petal and negroni. On the palate, the red fruit theme continues, with sour cherry, red currant, raspberry. The depth of fruit and powder-fine tannins are ingrained in the layered and savoury finish.

Simon Black, Chief Winemaker.

REVIEWS

"Montalto makes impeccable wines. It’s a producer you can rely on. This release is cherried and strawberried, as a base, though tomato leaf, cedarwood, sweet spice and undergrowth characters all play roles. There’s plenty going on here but it is, all the same, a wine built on structure. Juicy, strawberried, integrated acidity races throughout. Tannin, which comes across as twigs rolled in velvet, is a key feature too, though not at the expense of the fruit’s momentum. I’d give it a few years but this wine will develop into something excellent.” Score 95/100.

Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front.

"Once known as the "Red Hill" in the Single Vineyard range, the Montalto North One Pinot Noir vines sit beside The Eleven Chardonnay block. A proven performer in the past, this 2023 has torched the previous release. Absolutely brilliant, this is something to behold… Treat yourself - you won't be disappointed.” Score 96/100. 

Steve Leszczynski, Qwine. Read the full review HERE.