Montalto Vineyard

I landed another interview for harvest! This time in the Mornington Peninsula, which is known as a producer of elegant Pinot Noir. Mornington’s reputation is fast growing, up there in the ranks with Central Otago, Oregon and Burgundy.

My interview is with Montalto Vineyard, which is not only known for their Pinot Noir but for their single-vineyard wines from three sites as well. In the June issue of Decanter Magazine, winemaker, John Mitchell explains, “Part of the thrill of single-vineyard wines is that you get to discover the personality of wines year on year.  This gives the customer an opportunity to find a Pinot in style that they like. Someone who doesn’t click with our Lake Block – a big powerful Pinot – may find the lighter, more elegant red fruit style of Main Ridge more attractive, while the Merricks wine sits more in the middle.” The article continues to explain more about the different wines and, more importantly, producers of the Mornington Peninsula. It’s a must read for anyone planning to visit Mornington.

Mornington has definitely established itself as a world-class producer of elegant and enjoyable Pinots. And the best part about it...they are affordable, readily available and continuously improving!