Pennon Hill | Montalto

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~~$254.00~~ $215.00

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The Mitchell family have been vignerons in Red Hill since 1999, with our Montalto wines reflecting balanced vine physiology and meticulous attention to detail across our up-hill and down-hill vineyards.

Complex and balanced Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is hand-harvested from older vines at five distinguished sites across our cool-climate and coastal location. These vineyards consistently produce wines of great concentration and finesse, with the potential for longevity from careful cellaring.

What's in the box?

One bottle each of:

Montalto Estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay 2018

Tucks Pinot Noir and Chardonnay 2018

Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir and Chradonnay 2019

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The Celebration (6-pack)

~~$260.00~~ $220.00

The perfect six-pack of Australian bubbles for festive celebrations, Christmas celebrations and long lunches. Our favourite Mornington Peninsula vintage sparkling wine, made in the traditional method from the classic blend, along with sparkling rosé made from 100% Pinot Noir.

What's in the box?

Two bottles each of:

2013 Vues Sparkling, from the vineyard in front of our sister estate, next door in Red Hill. This historic single vineyard was established in 1985 on red volcanic clay soils, from where Red Hill derives its name. This unique site, with its north-facing aspect, captures the sun’s full rays and is protected from the prevailing southerly winds of our elevated, coastal climate. 2015 Montalto Estate Cuvée One, made in the traditional method from the classic blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir. Subtle fruits qualities of green apple and strawberry combine with brioche notes from yeast autolysis. A perfect dry sparkling wine to enjoy as an aperitif and for all kinds of celebrations. NV Montalto Pennon Hill sparkling rosé made from 100% Pinot Noir. An early drinking style, harvested from aromatic clones at our Tuerong Vineyard. Bright and energetic, this wine is a perfect aperitif and generous enough to accompany a host of foods including, prawns and shellfish, smoked salmon, caviar, fried calamari, oysters and brie-style cheeses to name a few. 100% Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir.

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The Essentials (6-pack)

~~$194.00~~ $165.00

The Mitchell family have been vignerons in Red Hill since 1999, with these wines inspired by the views of Pennon Hill, the original vineyard for these wines.

These 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.

⁣What's in the box?

One bottle each of the Pennon Hill varieties below:

We grow Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, and Shiraz across five vineyards on the Mornington Peninsula to create bright and fresh wines; that burst with the aromas and flavours of our cool climate and coastal location.

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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 2020

$28.00

"A wine with an intense bouquet displaying rose petal, cherry sherbet, strawberry and spice. On the palate, bright red fruits combine with spice and fennel. A super-textural wine with powder-fine tannins and a long savoury finish. A perfect food wine." 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 2019

$34.00

'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. A tickle of whole bunch enhances the aromatics and provides some savoury drive. 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 2019 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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Sparkling Celebration Pack

$80.00

Montalto's Sparkling Celebration Pack is the perfect choice for sparkling wine lovers. No matter what the occasion, our two sparkling wines, Montalto Cuvée One and Pennon Hill Sparkling Rosé, will help create a celebration that's truly special; a moment out of the ordinary. About Montalto Cuvée One Montalto Estate Cuvee One 2015 has a generous mouthfeel and richness with a darker, more golden colour profile. There’s lots of creamy autolysis mixed with toast and honey, citrus and stone fruit, together with some marzipan flavours. A deliciously more-ish dry sparkling wine to enjoy as an aperitif and for all your celebrations. About Pennon Hill Sparkling Rosé An early drinking style sparkling wine made from 100% Pinot Noir harvested from aromatic clones at our Tuerong Vineyard. Bright and energetic, this wine is a perfect aperitif and generous enough to accompany a host of foods including, prawns and shellfish, smoked salmon, caviar, fried calamari, oysters and brie-style cheeses to name a few.

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