The 2025 Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir is a beautifully vibrant Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir that captures the elegance, perfume and savoury complexity the region is celebrated for. Crafted from a blend of estate and grower vineyards across Red Hill, Merricks and Tuerong, the wine combines wild fermentation, partial carbonic maceration and maturation in French oak to build texture and finesse while preserving freshness and purity. The warm yet balanced 2025 vintage delivered generous fruit concentration alongside bright acidity and refined tannin structure.
The nose reveals red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry layered with sarsaparilla, cherry cola, chai spice and earthy forest-floor notes. On the palate, it is silky and medium-bodied with vibrant acidity, fine tannins and beautifully integrated oak. Layers of cranberry, blood orange and savoury spice unfold with freshness and precision, finishing long, smooth and quietly savoury with classic Mornington Peninsula finesse. Critics praised the wine’s perfume, brightness and drinkability, with Campbell Mattinson awarding 93 points for its “thoroughly enjoyable” style and structure.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2025 Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir is a polished and highly drinkable Mornington Pinot — fresh, silky and packed with cool-climate charm. Perfect with roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, charcuterie or soft cheeses. Best served lightly cool and enjoyed over the next 5–8 years.
