Wines – Montalto

Montalto Estate Cuvée One 2015

$45.00

Looking for something to celebrate with? Montalto Estate Cuvée One 2015 is 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.

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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

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NV Pennon Hill Sparkling Rosé

$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 2019

$28.00

This is a purpose-built rosé made from selected parcels of fruit and specific vinification techniques using 100% pinot noir. 74% of the fruit comes from our Tuerong vineyard, with the balance hailing from our Red Hill vineyard. 54% of the blend undergoes carbonic maceration for two weeks before being pressed. 46% of the blend is whole bunch pressed directly to stainless steel for cold settling followed by racking and fermentation with cultured yeast. 55% is fermented in old French oak utilising wild yeast, with the balance being fermented in stainless steel.

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Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir 2018

$34.00

94
Points

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. The inclusion of whole bunch is evident with intense aromatics and a long savoury drive notable. 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 2018 vintage. Simon Black, winemaker

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Montalto Estate Pinot Noir 2018

$50.00

2
GOLD

Gold Medal 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards

Red and black cherry are the hallmark fruit qualities in the 2018 Estate Pinot Noir. Combine this with notes of black tea, blood orange, florals, spice, earth, dried herbs and forest floor, with a lick of tiramisu trailing from the oak and the results is a formidable and complex aroma profile. With the warmer 2018 season, we upped the ante with whole-bunch work to build in some additional aromatics and savoury qualities. The sweet fruit is harnessed by some serious structural ripe tannin which carries the length of the palate and is supported by bright natural acidity and a long and savoury finish.

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Montalto Pennon Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2018

$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. Food Match: Char-grilled octopus salad

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Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Grigio 2018

$27.00

1
GOLD

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. Perfect pairing: Salt and Pepper Calamari 2018 MPVA Wine Show - GOLD

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Montalto Pennon Hill Chardonnay 2018

$30.00

3
TROPHIES
1
GOLD

The previous vintage of this exciting wine won 2018 Best Chardonnay at the Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association Wine Show, and the pedigree of this wine continues, winning three trophies at the 2019 Victoria Wine Awards, including "Best Wine in Show". 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. Juicy nectarine and peach 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 Estate Riesling 2018

$27.00

A beautiful example of a cool climate riesling, this wine is almost too light and pretty to drink! Aromatic notes of white flowers, lime and mandarin combine with a pleasing touch of sherbet and talc. The palate is fine and focused, with a tangy freshness that also reveals some lovely textural qualities. All too easy drinking. Food Match: Yabbies with aioli

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Montalto Estate Pinot Gris 2018

$36.00

92
pts

Montalto Estate Pinot Gris is crafted to reflect the gris-style made famous by the French. The lion’s share of this wine comes from our Tuerong vineyard and shows classic primary fruit aromas of pear, apple, citrus and stone fruit with some floral, spice and mineral elements. The palate is supple with an abundance of fruit and a generously textured mouth-feel. This is a rich, yet fresh and elegant wine, with a beautifully expressive finish. Food match: Creamy fettuccine with smoked salmon & capers.

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Montalto Estate Chardonnay 2017

$45.00

2
GOLD
95
pts

Another 95 points awarded, this time by James Halliday "Full straw-green hue; the maximum varietal fruit expression has been achieved with the right amount of guidance from winemaker Simon Black. It has layers of fleshy stone fruits balanced by fig, cashew and - most importantly - grapefruity acidity on the finish and aftertaste." Published March 1st, 2019

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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 Shiraz 2018

$34.00

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 Estate Shiraz 2017

$50.00

A complex array of fragrances; liquorice, black olives, pepper, nutmeg and cloves combine with brooding black and blue fruits. There’s some gentle whole bunch fragrance adding to the complexity. Plush fruit flavours merge with meaty and spicy notes and are well supported by gentle French oak and ripe silken tannins. A lovely savoury line finishes the show. Simon Black, Winemaker

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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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Montalto Single Vineyard ‘The Eleven’ Chardonnay 2017

$60.00

1
TROPHY
3
GOLD
96
Points

“Pale straw with green hues, the 2017 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 by way of roasted hazelnuts with hints of struck match. Purity and tension are the hallmark qualities of the 2017 ‘The Eleven’ Chardonnay. The palate has a tight, fresh citrus focus balanced with white-flesh stone fruits and lovely slate and flint nuances. 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, Winemaker

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2017 Montalto Single Vineyard ‘Main Ridge Block’ Pinot Noir 2017

$70.00

95
Points

“Intensely fragrant, a combination red fruits including wild strawberry, raspberry, red currants and sour cherry combine with some dried herbal aromas of sage and bay leaf. Floral notes, spice, earth and forest floor are woven nicely through the primary fruit. Careful oak handling imparts further complexity. The fruit is moreish in quality and has an energy and vitality carrying the long and bright finish.” Simon Black, Winemaker

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Montalto Single Vineyard ‘Red Hill Block’ Pinot Noir 2017

$70.00

1
GOLD
95
Points

“Brilliant garnet colour. Intense cherry and blood orange fruit are the driving force behind our Red Hill single vineyard release, together with some earth and graphite aromas and a whisper of integrated mocha oak. Concentration of fruit together with an abundance of fine tannins and bright acidity provides length and structure. There’s a minerality and savoury line flowing through on the long finish.” Simon Black, Winemaker

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Montalto Single Vineyard ‘Tuerong Block’ Chardonnay 2017

$60.00

4
TROPHIES
2
GOLD

“Preserved lemons and lemon curd provide the aroma framework for this wine. There’s an intriguing savoury complexity also. White florals, quince, 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 chewy and textured. Purity, complexity and tension are the hallmark qualities of this 2017 release.” Simon Black, Winemaker

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Montalto Single Vineyard ‘Tuerong Block’ Pinot Noir 2017

$70.00

5
TROPHIES
6
GOLD
96
Points

“A highly aromatic wine displaying immense complexity. Blackberry and kirsch notes combine with graphite, cherry, and earthy undertones. There’s a whole-bunch floral and fragrant perfume hovering together with some subtle dried herbs, black olive and root vegetables. The palate is structured but shows restraint and elegance as the saturating fruits dissolve into the savoury finish.” Simon Black, Winemaker

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Montalto Single Vineyard ‘Merricks Block’ Pinot Noir 2017

$70.00

96
Points

“Cherry red with purple hues. An intensely aromatic wine with incredible complexity. Lots of blue and red fruit together with ferrous, earth and graphite characters. The fruit is sweet upfront and then a savoury line carries you through to the finish. It’s structured, energetic and compelling.” Simon Black, Winemaker

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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. Food Match: Cheese plate

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