The Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir is a bright, juicy, and highly expressive cool-climate red from the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, produced by winemaker Simon Black to emphasize immediate fruit-forward charm, vibrancy, and effortless regional character.
- Aromas: Highly fragrant and lifted with sweet red cherry, raspberry, and dark plum, accented by subtle hints of five-spice, dried herbs, and a touch of earth.
- Palate: Fleshy and bright, delivering a crunchy wave of sour cherry and pomegranate flavours balanced by a lively line of acidity and fine, soft tannins.
- Style: Modern and incredibly approachable, prioritizing purity of fruit and high-energy drinkability over heavy oak extraction or structural density.
- Winemaking: Sourced from multiple premium vineyard sites across the peninsula, wild-fermented with a small portion of whole bunches, and matured in seasoned French oak to retain freshness.
- Cellaring: Purposefully built for immediate enjoyment to capture its youthful fruit energy, though it will comfortably hold for 2 to 5 years.
- Food Pairing: Brilliant with Peking duck pancakes, char siu pork, grilled salmon fillets, or a slightly spicy chicken stir-fry.
This is the Estate Pinot’s bright and breezy sibling, swapping moody, complex earthiness for a total explosion of pure cherry and raspberry fruit. Backed by a refreshing wave of cool-climate acidity and incredibly friendly tannins, it is a seriously versatile red that absolutely thrives with a quick 15-minute chill in the fridge