2
TROPHIES
7
GOLD
96
points

$195.00

Single Vineyard 'The Eleven' Chardonnay ~ Vertical 3-Packs

The Eleven:

History tells us that the Montalto ‘The Eleven’ Chardonnay has a strong pedigree for cellaring. Harvested from eleven rows of P58 Chardonnay planted in 1986 on our north-facing slope at our home vineyard site in Red Hill South, ‘The Eleven’ Chardonnay is by any measure a stand-out wine.

The northerly aspect offers protection from the cool southerlies and plenty of sunshine during ripening. This is a special site where old, dry-grown chardonnay vines deliver wonderful depth of flavour.

Vintage 2017

The vintage was mild and dry with an extended harvest between ‘up the hill’ and ‘down the hill.’

Vintage 2018

The vintage will be remembered for being slightly warmer than average - remembering we are a cool climate on the Mornington Peninsula, ‘slightly warmer’ is still ‘cooler’ than large parts of Australia’s viticultural areas.

Vintage 2019

The vintage will be remembered for consistent and even warming through the season, January and February were hot and dry, and consequently, harvest started early and progressed quickly.

1
TROPHY
2
GOLD
96
points

Montalto Single Vineyard ‘The Eleven’ Chardonnay 2019

$70.00

WINNER, CHARDONNAY TROPHY, MORNINGTON PENINSULA WINE SHOW 2021 "Pale straw with green hues, with a core of tangy citrus fruit incuding lemons, limes and grapefruit. Add to this a fusion of whites florals with wet river stone, crème brulee and brioche aromas. There is subtle oak influence in the form of roasted hazelnuts with hints of struck match and a dash of savoury chicken stock finishing with a creamy mouthfeel from both oak handling and lees work." ~ Simon Black, Chief Winemaker This wine is also in a special celebration 6-pack with our Tuerong Block Chardonnay 2019, which was crowned the 2021 James Halliday Australian Chardonnay Trophy Winner as the highest pointed Chardonnay for our 2019 Montalto Single Vineyard “Tuerong Block” Chardonnay, scoring 98 points to claim the top trophy from 384 entries, encompassing 31 Australian wine regions.

The same wine was also awarded Best of Region Trophy for Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay and recently won the Trophy for Best Chardonnay at the Victorian Wine Show.

SHOP CHARDONNAY CELEBRATION

2
GOLD
96
Points

Montalto Single Vineyard ‘Tuerong Block’ Chardonnay 2018

$60.00

"Preserved lemons, lime curd and white peach provide the aroma framework for this wine. There’s an intriguing savoury complexity also. White florals, lime, ginger, oatmeal, pastry and brioche notes all chime in to add extra dimension. There’s an underlying current of evenness and a tension and brightness of natural acidity. The palate is juicy, chewy and textured." Simon Black, Wine Maker

1
GOLD
95
Points

Montalto Single Vineyard ‘The Eleven’ Chardonnay 2018

$60.00

“Pale straw with green hues, the 2018 Montalto ‘The Eleven’ Chardonnay offers lemon and lime sherbet, tangerine and grapefruit combined with floral and mineral notes by way of slate and flint. White florals fuse with crème brulee and brioche aromas. There is subtle oak influence in the form of roasted hazelnuts with hints of struck match and a dash of savoury chicken stock. Purity and tension are the hallmark qualities of the 2018 “The Eleven” Chardonnay. The palate has a tight, fresh citrus focus balanced with white-flesh stone fruits and a lovely savoury and mineral complexity. There is remarkable drive here and a long and focused palate. Creamy mouthfeel from both oak handling and lees influence adds richness and texture.” Simon Black, Wine Maker

Tucks Chardonnay 2018

$45.00

'Established in 1985, the Tucks vines are planted in red volcanic clays with the elevation varying between 90 and 110 metres above sea level. A cooler site, which consistently delivers intensity of flavour and purity of fruit. Considered winemaking coaxes out what we think is the best expression of the site.'

Simon Black, Winemaker

In October 2017, Montalto owners, John, and Wendy Mitchell acquired the neighbouring vineyard, cellar door and label Tuck’s Ridge. The historic single vineyard was established in 1985 and is planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In 2004, one acre of Savagnin was added to complete the vineyard. Tucks Ridge has long been recognised as a top-quality Mornington Peninsula producer with the core focus on producing exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, together with the single vineyard Buckle wines. The parent material of this vineyard is tertiary basalt from 20-40 million years ago, which gives rise to a red/brown ferrosol soil high in iron and magnesium. Fragmented weathered rocks rich in iron, appear at the surface on sections of the vineyard. These red volcanic clay soils are 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. 38°24’25”S 145°1’25”°E at 120m elevation.

Tucks NOW Chardonnay 2019

$25.00

"A classic early drinking Chardonnay with a core of juicy and approachable fruit flavours, mixed in with some sophisticated wine-making, adding layers of interest and complexity. 25 percent of the blend comes from our cooler Red Hill vineyards, with the balance taken from our warmer Tuerong sites." Simon Black, Winemaker

Single Vineyard 'The Eleven' Chardonnay ~ Vertical 3-Packs

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