Dexter Pinot Noir 2023

Winery Notes "Upon arrival at the winery, hand-picked fruit is destemmed without crushing and elevated into small open fermenters. Fruit remains un-inoculated for 2-3 days and when fermentation is observed, a cultured yeast is added. Depending on the season, a percentage of fruit may be left as whole bunches and fermented separately to the destemmed fruit and blended back into the finished wine. During fermentation, must temperatures peak at around 32°C and the cap is plunged or pumped-over up to … more

Country: Australia
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Mornington

Elanto Vineyard Balnarring Chardonnay 2023

A blend of 3 vineyards on the Mornington Peninsula. Each vineyard was picked and vinified separately. The fruit was hand sorted and then whole bunch pressed with the juice run direct to a mix of new and older French oak barriques. A natural fermentation completed over the coming months. In total the wine spent 10 months in barrel before being transferred to large concrete vats for a further 2 months maturation before bottling.

"The inaugural release and it's a beauty. … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Elanto
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Mornington>Balnarring

Elanto Vineyard Balnarring Pinot Noir 2023

A blend of 5 vineyards on the Mornington Peninsula. Each vineyard was picked and vinified separately. The fruit was first chilled and then sorted and destemmed into concrete vats with a small (3-5%) selection of whole bunches. A cold soak followed by natural fermentation completed in vat before pressing after 25-30 days on skins. The wines were raised in a mix of new and older French oak barriques. Malolactic conversion completed late spring and the wine spent a total of … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Elanto
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Mornington>Balnarring

Foxeys Hangout Pinot Gris 2024

Grown biodynamically on the Mornington peninsula, the Foxey's Hangout Gris is as pretty as it comes. Scents of ripe pear and rose petals intermingle with sourdough toast and slate. The palate is fresh but flavoursome, with a wash of natural sweetness tempered by refreshing acidity.

Country: Australia
Producer: Foxeys Hangout
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Mornington

Kerri Geens Par Foi Pinot Noir 2024

Winery Notes - "French for "by faith" this Pinot is from vineyards in Bittern, Shoreham and Red Hill. 25% new oak. Full bodied and structured, like the faith we have in Pinot Noir. This Pinot is sleek, long and linear. Fine tannins frame an elegant palate of pure red and blue fruit, brown spices and a gentle lick of biscuity oak. Vegan Friendly"

Country: Australia
Producer: Kerri Greens
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Mornington

Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay 2024

Attractive citrus scents combine with blossoming white flowers and honeysuckle on the nose. Fresh mandarin and ginger spice dominate the palate with lemon pith, white nectarine and toasted

cashew. The briny acidity provides a linear freshness resulting in excellent length and a chalky texture. - Producer Note

Country: Australia
Producer: Kooyong Estate
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Mornington

Kooyong Estate Chardonnay 2023 375ml

The Kooyong vineyard itself was first established in 1995, with some 30 hectares planted to a mixture of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. Kooyong Estate Chardonnay comprises fruit from the Faultline and Farrago blocks. It offers an overall expression of the Kooyong vineyard, with parcels of fruit from various soils and mesoclimates blended together to create the Estate label. Straight down the line. Stonefruit, ginger, a clip of sweet/spicy oak, flecks of funk and flint. It delivers what you … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Kooyong Estate
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Mornington

Kooyong Estate Pinot Noir 2019 375ml

Kooyong Estate Pinot Noir comprises fruit from our Meres, Haven and Ferrous blocks. It offers an overall expression of the Kooyong vineyard, with parcels of fruit from various soils and mesoclimates blended to create the Estate label...The expressive nose reveals bright and pure aromas of black/red cherry and raspberry together with a smoky mineral edge. The palate has focus and direction, with supple mid-palate weight, and is framed by fine tannins. Intense floral flavours and oak spice coat the freshly … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Kooyong Estate
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Mornington

Kooyong Massale Pinot Noir 2024

Made with fruit sourced from the Kooyong and Ballewindi vineyards, this iconic Peninsula Pinot ticks all the boxes. Fresh acid, bright red fruit charm and a touch of earthy spice to offset all that exuberance. A perfect Pinot to start, maybe with a charcuterie board if you have one handy, or to sip thoughtfully alongside duck or game.

Country: Australia
Producer: Kooyong Estate
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Mornington

Le Stagiaire by Garagiste Chardonnay 2024

Distrbutors Notes "This year's Stagiaire blend draws on fruit from Balnarring (65%), Merricks North (19%) and Tuerong (16%). The Merricks North parcel is drawn from the latest addition to Garagiste's bench of great Mornington sites. Planted in 1996, the vines lie in similar brown loamy soils to those at the flagship Merricks Grove site located close by. Sorted in the vineyard and winery before being pressed as whole bunches to 500-litre puncheons, this wine is wild fermented with no temperature … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Le Stagiaire
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Mornington

Le Stagiaire by Garagiste Pinot Noir 2024

Distrbutor Notes "Garagiste's new Merricks North 'fermage', home to 30-year Dijon clones, plays a starring role in this year's Stagiaire blend, accounting for 40%. The balance comprises fruit from Barney's Balnarring (44%), Red Hill (10%) and Merricks Grove (6%) sites. Balnarring, Red Hill and Merricks Grove are all MV6 clone, whereas Merricks North brings Dijon 114 and 115 into the mix, lending pretty plushness and perfumed nuance to the MV6's natural structure and power.

After sorting in the vineyard and … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Garagiste
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Mornington

Merli Merricks North Pinot Noir 2023

A fabulous Pinot from the Merricks North sub-region of the Mornignton Peninsula. Mid weight, silky, with bright fruit and a lick of the sub-regional savoury red earth notes.

"Ennio and Carol Merli established their vineyard (pinot noir) on a sheltered and sunny southwest slope. The vineyard is managed by the second generation, sons Jonathan and David, who both have degrees in viticulture and wine science, and extensive experience working in vineyards and wineries in Australia and overseas. Under their guidance … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Merli
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Mornington>Merricks

Moorooduc Estate Chardonnay 2023

Established in 1982 by Richard and Jill McIntyre, Moorooduc Estate was one of the early pioneers of the Mornington Peninsula. 100% Chardonnay predominantly from the McIntyre Vineyard with a small portion from the Robinson Vineyard. Hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed, followed by wild-yeast ferment in French oak barriques (25% new) and natural malolactic. Matured on lees in barrel for 10 months.

Country: Australia
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Mornington

Moorooduc Estate Pinot Noir 2022 375ml

This cuvée is a blend of multiple vineyards across the Mornington Peninsula under the care of Moorooduc Estate. Vinified without excessive interventions in the winery, it's a fantastic expression of Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir, with bright red fruits, sandalwood spice, and violet flowers with silken tannins.

Country: Australia
Producer: Moorooduc Estate
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Mornington

Moorooduc Estate The Moorooduc McIntyre Pinot Noir 2021

Number 1 wine from 70 2018 Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noirs tasted. - huonhooke.com.au

"Medium to full red colour with a tinge of purple, and a bouquet that reflects savoury oak-matured nuances and concentrated fruit, the latter more evident on the palate. Intense, piercing and very long, with abundant tannins and upright structure. An impressive Pinot Noir with great power and potential. The tannins are firm and strong, bordering on extreme, but it's a young wine with terrific ageing potential and … more

Country: Australia
Producer: Moorooduc Estate
Region: Victoria
Sub Region: Mornington